Gavar Population 2026

Gavar has a population of 18,900, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇦🇲 Armenia, located in Gegharkunik. Roughly 0.6% of Armenia's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Yerevan, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,900

Rank in Armenia

#14

Coordinates

40.35°N, 45.12°E

~1,953 m elevation · Asia/Yerevan

Distance to capital (Yerevan)

55 km

34 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gegharkunik

City	Population	Rank in Armenia
Sevan	19,652	#12

Cities near Gavar

Sevan19,652 people · ~26 km away
Hrazdan49,500 people · ~36 km away
Charentsavan22,071 people · ~41 km away
Abovyan50,556 people · ~43 km away
Dilijan15,914 people · ~48 km away
Yerevan1,144,700 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gavar?

Gavar has a population of 18,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Armenia.

What region is Gavar in?

Gavar is located in Gegharkunik, Armenia.

Is Gavar the capital of Armenia?

No, the capital of Armenia is Yerevan, about 55 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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