Artashat Population 2026

Artashat has a population of 22,800, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇦🇲 Armenia, located in Ararat. Roughly 0.8% of Armenia's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Yerevan, the country's biggest city.

Location of Artashat (capital Yerevan shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,800

Rank in Armenia

#10

Coordinates

39.95°N, 44.55°E

~834 m elevation · Asia/Yerevan

Distance to capital (Yerevan)

25 km

16 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ararat

City	Population	Rank in Armenia
Masis	23,136	#9
Ararat	17,598	#17

Cities near Artashat

Masis23,136 people · ~16 km away
Ararat17,598 people · ~17 km away
Yerevan1,144,700 people · ~25 km away
Vagharshapat47,989 people · ~32 km away
Abovyan50,556 people · ~36 km away
Ashtarak17,600 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Artashat?

Artashat has a population of 22,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Armenia.

What region is Artashat in?

Artashat is located in Ararat, Armenia.

Is Artashat the capital of Armenia?

No, the capital of Armenia is Yerevan, about 25 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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