Gyumri Population 2026
Gyumri has a population of 114,667, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇦🇲 Armenia, located in Shirak. Roughly 3.9% of Armenia's population lives here. It is about 10.0× smaller than Yerevan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
114,667
Rank in Armenia
#2
Coordinates
40.79°N, 43.85°E
~1,553 m elevation · Asia/Yerevan
Distance to capital (Yerevan)
89 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shirak
| City | Population | Rank in Armenia |
|---|---|---|
| Artik | 18,145 | #15 |
Cities near Gyumri
- Artik18,145 people · ~22 km away
- Vanadzor78,100 people · ~55 km away
- Ashtarak17,600 people · ~70 km away
- Armavir29,700 people · ~73 km away
- Vagharshapat47,989 people · ~79 km away
- Charentsavan22,071 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gyumri?
Gyumri has a population of 114,667 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Armenia.
What region is Gyumri in?
Gyumri is located in Shirak, Armenia.
Is Gyumri the capital of Armenia?
No, the capital of Armenia is Yerevan, about 89 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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