Vanadzor Population 2026

Vanadzor has a population of 78,100, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇦🇲 Armenia, located in Lori. Roughly 2.7% of Armenia's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Yerevan, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

78,100

Rank in Armenia

Coordinates

40.81°N, 44.50°E

~1,368 m elevation · Asia/Yerevan

Distance to capital (Yerevan)

70 km

43 miles, straight line

Cities near Vanadzor

Dilijan15,914 people · ~32 km away
Hrazdan49,500 people · ~39 km away
Charentsavan22,071 people · ~47 km away
Sevan19,652 people · ~48 km away
Artik18,145 people · ~49 km away
Gyumri114,667 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vanadzor?

Vanadzor has a population of 78,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Armenia.

What region is Vanadzor in?

Vanadzor is located in Lori, Armenia.

Is Vanadzor the capital of Armenia?

No, the capital of Armenia is Yerevan, about 70 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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