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Vagharshapat
City in Armavir, Armenia
Overview
Vagharshapat, also known as Etchmiadzin, is Armenia's spiritual heart and the seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church. This compact city blends magnificent UNESCO World Heritage cathedrals with charming neighborhoods and a welcoming, authentic atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Armenia
Region
Armavir
Population
57,500
Time Zone
Asia/Yerevan
Coordinates
40.17°, 44.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$722
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$335
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
-20.6°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
354 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EVN
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 48 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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