Vanadzor
ArmeniaAM
City in Lori, Armenia
Vanadzor is an urban municipal community and the third-largest city in Armenia, serving as the capital of Lori Province in the northern part of the country. It is located about 128 kilometres north of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the city had a population of 86,199, down from 148,876 reported at the 1979 official census. Currently, the town has a population of approximately 75,186 as of the 2022 census. Vanadzor is the seat of the Diocese of Gougark of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 86,199
- Coordinates
- 40.805, 44.494
- Timezone
- Asia/Yerevan
- Elevation
- 1350 m
Overview of Vanadzor
Set in Armenia, Vanadzor is a compact city. About 86,199 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Vanadzor is strongest on nature, culture and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,350 metres.
Things to do in Vanadzor
Nature in Vanadzor
(14)The nature shortlist for Vanadzor: Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Vanadzor is actually tagged with. Altogether 14 options are tagged here.
Culture in Vanadzor
(7)Under culture, Vanadzor is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cemeteries, Historical Sites and Monuments. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. The list follows Vanadzor's own activity tags.
Adventure in Vanadzor
(6)Our data lists Amusement Parks, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails, Parachute and Shooting Ranges as adventure options here. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Vanadzor.
Sports in Vanadzor
(6)Vanadzor's sports entries include Biking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Vanadzor is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Vanadzor
(4)Nightlife in Vanadzor covers Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Vanadzor.
Water Sports in Vanadzor
(3)Our data lists Diving, Surf and Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Vanadzor.
Family in Vanadzor
(2)Looking for family? Vanadzor has Aquariums and Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Vanadzor's own activity tags.
Wellness in Vanadzor
(1)The wellness shortlist for Vanadzor: Turkish Baths. All of it is drawn from Vanadzor's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Vanadzor
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Vanadzor stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Vanadzor, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Yerevan.
Similar destinations
Places near Vanadzor that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vanadzor known for?
- Vanadzor, in Armenia, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 86,199 residents.
- What can you do in Vanadzor?
- Recorded activities in Vanadzor include Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Vanadzor?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Vanadzor stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Vanadzor located?
- Vanadzor is located in Armenia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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