Regions

The territory of the Republic of Armenia is composed of ten marzes (Armenian regions) and Yerevan city which is governed by the law on local self-government in the city of Yerevan.

Aragatsotn

• Area: 2737 km 2
• Population: 168100
• Administrative Center: Ashtarak
• Distance from Yerevan to Ashtarak: 20 km

The region of Aragatsotn encompasses the alluring Mount Aragats, and its picturesque foothills. The spiritual subject of many Armenian writers and painters, Mount Aragats…

Ararat

• Area: 1995 km 2
• Population: 311400
• Administrative Center: Artashat
• Distance from Yerevan to Artashat: 29 km

The impressive panorama of Mt. Ararat, its inaccessible height, and deep abysses has had a great influence on Armenians and become an object of cult…

Armavir

• Area: 1251 km 2
• Population: 323300
• Administrative Center: Armavir
• Distance from Yerevan to Armavir: 48 km

Between the four-peaked mountain of Aragats and the biblical Mount Ararat, Armenia’s national symbol of remembrance and hope, lie the fertile lowlands of the Armavir…

Gegharkunik

• Area: 4058 km 2
• Population: 278600
• Administrative Center: Gavar
• Distance from Yerevan to Gavar: 98 km

Studded with mountains and the sun-kissed shores of Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik is enticing with a rich palette of history, culture and natural beauty….

Kotayk

• Area: 2038 km 2
• Population: 328900
• Administrative Center: Hrazdan
• Distance from Yerevan to Hrazdan: 50 km

The Kotayk Region boasts some of the most astounding nature in Armenia, replete with scenic beauty and fabled monuments….

Lori

• Area: 3750 km 2
• Population: 392300
• Administrative Center: Vanadzor
• Distance from Yerevan to Vanadzor: 125 km

Lori (Gugark in ancient times) is the northern region of Armenia, where the imposing mountain ranges of the Caucasus interlace with the maze of rivers…

Shirak

• Area: 2643 km 2
• Population: 361400
• Administrative Center: Gyumri
• Distance from Yerevan to Gyumri: 155 km

The Shirak region, located in Armenia’s northwest corner, includes the nation’s second largest city, Gyumri….

Syunik

• Area: 4475 km 2
• Population: 164000
• Administrative Center: Kapan
• Distance from Yerevan to Kapan: 316 km

The Syunik region is stunning: a mosaic of lofty mountains, lush green valleys, raging rivers, deep rocks and jagged canyons. Also known as Zangezur….

Tavoush

• Area: 2695 km 2
• Population: 156500
• Administrative Center: Ijevan
• Distance from Yerevan to Ijevan: 137 km

Words alone cannot express the natural beauty of the Tavush Region. The rocky hillsides and flat peaks shrouded in the dense forests of the region…

Vayots Dzor

• Area: 2308 km 2
• Population: 69400
• Administrative Center: Yeghegnadzor
• Distance from Yerevan to Yeghegnadzor: 119 km

Vayots Dzor is a wild assemblage of small lakes, narrow gorges, lush vineyards, rough and jagged slopes, bucolic pastures, and noisy rivers….