Dilijan Population 2026

Dilijan has a population of 15,914, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇦🇲 Armenia, located in Tavush. Roughly 0.5% of Armenia's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Yerevan, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,914

Rank in Armenia

#19

Coordinates

40.74°N, 44.86°E

~1,345 m elevation · Asia/Yerevan

Distance to capital (Yerevan)

69 km

43 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tavush

City	Population	Rank in Armenia
Ijevan	19,500	#13

Cities near Dilijan

Sevan19,652 people · ~23 km away
Hrazdan49,500 people · ~26 km away
Ijevan19,500 people · ~29 km away
Vanadzor78,100 people · ~32 km away
Charentsavan22,071 people · ~42 km away
Gavar18,900 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dilijan?

Dilijan has a population of 15,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Armenia.

What region is Dilijan in?

Dilijan is located in Tavush, Armenia.

Is Dilijan the capital of Armenia?

No, the capital of Armenia is Yerevan, about 69 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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