Sevan Population 2026

Sevan has a population of 19,652, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇦🇲 Armenia, located in Gegharkunik. Roughly 0.7% of Armenia's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Yerevan, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,652

Rank in Armenia

#12

Coordinates

40.55°N, 44.95°E

~1,892 m elevation · Asia/Yerevan

Distance to capital (Yerevan)

56 km

35 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gegharkunik

City	Population	Rank in Armenia
Gavar	18,900	#14

Cities near Sevan

Hrazdan49,500 people · ~17 km away
Dilijan15,914 people · ~23 km away
Gavar18,900 people · ~26 km away
Charentsavan22,071 people · ~31 km away
Ijevan19,500 people · ~40 km away
Abovyan50,556 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sevan?

Sevan has a population of 19,652 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Armenia.

What region is Sevan in?

Sevan is located in Gegharkunik, Armenia.

Is Sevan the capital of Armenia?

No, the capital of Armenia is Yerevan, about 56 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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