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Zorakan, Armenia

Tavush · Armenia

Zorakan is a small town in Tavush, Armenia with a population of 871. Elevation: 2,182 ft (665 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

871 Population 1,742/sq mi density
2,182 ft Elevation 665 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Zorakan

Zorakan

Zorakan is a village in the Noyemberyan Municipality of the Tavush Province of Armenia. The village is inhabited by over a hundred families of Armenian refugees from the village of Çardaqlı in Azerbaijan.

People

Population871
Density1,742/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,182 ft (665 m)
Population871
Population Density1,742 / sq mi
Elevation2,182 ft (665 m)
Coordinates41.2209°, 44.9360°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceTavush
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (469 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)

About Zorakan

Zorakan is a small town in Armenia (Tavush) with a population of 871. The city sits at an elevation of 2,182 feet (665 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Zorakan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,182 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below Armenia avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,182 ft (665 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,742/sq mi
Coordinates41.2209°N, 44.9360°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 140 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 103 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 146 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 77 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 126 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 78 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 87 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 129 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 141 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 139 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 148 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 74 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 71 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 68 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 133 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 81 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 81 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 61 km
Sep 5, 1994 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia M4.7 132 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 99 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 104 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 109 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 149 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 165 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 168 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in Driest

Zorakan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Zorakan

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Zorakan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tahir İsayevin Ev Muzeyi \ Birinci Şıxlı

Libraries in Zorakan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gallery of Library0.0
Matenadaran (library)0.0

Ski Resorts Near Zorakan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tsaghkadzor Ski resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Zorakan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air BaseMedium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air BaseMedium Airport
Vaziani Air BaseMedium Airport
Akstafa AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training AirfieldSmall Airport
Natakhtari AirfieldSmall Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport
Telavi Kurdgelauri AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zorakan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HayPost 4112

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
600 m (1,969 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 Zorakan

What is the population of Zorakan?

Zorakan has a population of 871 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,742 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zorakan?

Zorakan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

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