Ashtarak Population 2026
Ashtarak has a population of 17,600, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇦🇲 Armenia, located in Aragatsotn. Roughly 0.6% of Armenia's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Yerevan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,600
Rank in Armenia
#16
Coordinates
40.30°N, 44.36°E
~1,140 m elevation · Asia/Yerevan
Distance to capital (Yerevan)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Cities near Ashtarak
- Vagharshapat47,989 people · ~16 km away
- Yerevan1,144,700 people · ~19 km away
- Abovyan50,556 people · ~23 km away
- Masis23,136 people · ~27 km away
- Charentsavan22,071 people · ~27 km away
- Armavir29,700 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ashtarak?
Ashtarak has a population of 17,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Armenia.
What region is Ashtarak in?
Ashtarak is located in Aragatsotn, Armenia.
Is Ashtarak the capital of Armenia?
No, the capital of Armenia is Yerevan, about 19 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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