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Zolakar, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Zolakar is a small city in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 6,646. Elevation: 6,512 ft (1,985 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

6,646 Population 14/sq mi density
6,512 ft Elevation 1,985 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Zolakar

Zolakar

Zolakar, is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

People

Population6,646
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Population6,646
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Coordinates40.1251°, 45.3807°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (516 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.9 inches (15 cm)

About Zolakar

Zolakar is a small city in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 6,646. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet (1,985 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Zolakar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below Armenia avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Area486.4 sq mi (1,259.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates40.1251°N, 45.3807°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 42 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 126 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 80 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 143 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 127 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 133 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 10 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 113 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 130 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 150 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 146 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 46 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 137 km
Mar 9, 1999 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.4 123 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 128 km
Jul 9, 2007 13 km WSW of Tashir, Armenia M4.4 148 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 57 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 129 km
Jun 7, 1993 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan M4.4 79 km
Apr 11, 2023 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey M4.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 32 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 37 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 38 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 104 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 110 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in

Zolakar has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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Farmers Markets in Zolakar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hayk Market

Stadiums & Teams in Zolakar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zolakar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,999 m (6,559 ft)

🇦🇲 About Armenia

Capital Yerevan
Population 3,090,500
Area 29,800 km²
GDP (USD) $24,185,982,216
GDP per capita $8,159
HDI 0.786
Life expectancy 77.5 years
Internet users 80.0%
Urban population 65.7%
Currency AMD (Dram)
Languages Armenian
Calling code +374
TLD .am
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Armenia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ամանոր
Jan 2 New Year's Day Ամանոր
Jan 5 Christmas Day Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Jan 6 Christmas Day Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Jan 28 Army Day Բանակի օր
Mar 8 Women's Day Կանանց տոն
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ամանոր
Apr 24 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Եղեռնի զոհերի հիշատակի օր
May 1 Labour Day Աշխատանքի օր
May 9 Victory and Peace Day Հաղթանակի և Խաղաղության տոն
May 28 Republic Day Հանրապետության օր
Jul 5 Constitution Day Սահմանադրության օր
Sep 21 Independence Day Անկախության օր
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Ամանոր

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zolakar

What is the population of Zolakar?

Zolakar has a population of 6,646 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 486.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zolakar?

Zolakar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.

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