Goris Population 2026

Goris has a population of 17,592, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇦🇲 Armenia, located in Syunik. Roughly 0.6% of Armenia's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Yerevan, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,592

Rank in Armenia

#18

Coordinates

39.51°N, 46.34°E

~1,351 m elevation · Asia/Yerevan

Distance to capital (Yerevan)

173 km

107 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Syunik

City	Population	Rank in Armenia
Kapan	32,900	#7

Cities near Goris

Kapan32,900 people · ~34 km away
Gavar18,900 people · ~140 km away
Ararat17,598 people · ~146 km away
Artashat22,800 people · ~161 km away
Sevan19,652 people · ~165 km away
Abovyan50,556 people · ~168 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Goris?

Goris has a population of 17,592 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Armenia.

What region is Goris in?

Goris is located in Syunik, Armenia.

Is Goris the capital of Armenia?

No, the capital of Armenia is Yerevan, about 173 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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