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Yerevan overview
Yerevan (orange) and the other large cities of Armenia
Yerevan lies in Armenia at 40.18°N, 44.51°E, about 1,002 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Yerevan (UTC+4); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Armenia: the next largest cities are Gyumri (114,667), Vanadzor (78,100), Abovyan (50,556). Together, the three largest cities hold 45.7% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Masis, about 14 km away, followed by Abovyan (15 km).
Armenia as a whole has a live population of 2,925,341 (-0.7% a year) and ranks #140 of 238 countries — see the Armenia population page for the full statistics and the Armenia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Yerevan
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Masis Ararat | 14 km | 23,136 |
| Abovyan Kotayk | 15 km | 50,556 |
| Ashtarak Aragatsotn | 19 km | 17,600 |
| Vagharshapat Armavir | 19 km | 47,989 |
| Artashat Ararat | 25 km | 22,800 |
| Charentsavan Kotayk | 27 km | 22,071 |
| Ararat Ararat | 39 km | 17,598 |
| Armavir Armavir | 40 km | 29,700 |
Largest cities in Armenia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YerevanCapital | Yerevan | 1,144,700 |
| 2 | Gyumri | Shirak | 114,667 |
| 3 | Vanadzor | Lori | 78,100 |
| 4 | Abovyan | Kotayk | 50,556 |
| 5 | Hrazdan | Kotayk | 49,500 |
| 6 | Vagharshapat | Armavir | 47,989 |
| 7 | Kapan | Syunik | 32,900 |
| 8 | Armavir | Armavir | 29,700 |
| 9 | Masis | Ararat | 23,136 |
| 10 | Artashat | Ararat | 22,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yerevan?
Yerevan has about 1,144,700 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Yerevan the capital of Armenia?
Yes — Yerevan is the national capital of Armenia.
How big is Yerevan compared with the rest of Armenia?
Its 1,144,700 residents are 39.1% of the 2,925,341 people living in Armenia today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Yerevan?
In Armenia, at latitude 40.18 and longitude 44.51, 1,002 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Masis (14 km), Abovyan (15 km), Ashtarak (19 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Yerevan Population 2026 — Armenia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/armenia/yerevan/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/armenia/yerevan/">Yerevan Population 2026 — Armenia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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