Karkhun
in Armaviri Marz, Armenia

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.083 and 44.250 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 4' 59" and E 44° 15' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dram - AMD
Spoken languages:
Armenian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:00 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Yerevan
UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 7:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Armenia in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Armenia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Armenia. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Karkhun

Karkhun in Armaviri Marz is a city located in Armenia about 15 mi (or 25 km) south-west of Yerevan, the country's capital town.

Current time in Karkhun is now 04:00 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Yerevan with an UTC offset of 4 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Karkhun, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Armenia is Zvartnots International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Armenia is Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tasburun, Armavir, Ashtarak, Igdir and Yerevan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 28%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 47% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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St. Gayane (Echmiadzin, Arménie/Armenia)

Published: August 04, 2008
Length: 36:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: valpard

Church of St. Gayaneh was built in Echmiadzin by Catholicos Ezra in 630. The design that remains unchanged despite partial 17th century renovations of the dome and of some ceilings. An airy,...


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Published: January 30, 2012
Length: 48:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Davit Tchalidze

Bells in Echmiadzin.


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Published: September 24, 2012
Length: 00:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nshan Muradyan

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Zvartnots cathedral (Arménie/Armenia)

Published: August 05, 2008
Length: 52:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: valpard

Zvartnots Cathedral (meaning celestial angels) is a 7th century circular cathedral located about 15 kilometers west of Yerevan, approximately half way between the towns of Echmiadzin and Musa...


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Published: July 14, 2012
Length: 09:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sasha India

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SPFA

Published: February 22, 2012
Length: 30:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Davit Samvelyan

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Доланлар (Аревшат)

Published: August 01, 2014
Length: 07:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Николай Геворкян

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Aeroflot SU 195 (Moscow - Erevan) - Approaching, Landing (2 of 3)

Published: May 10, 2010
Length: 21:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Denis Levashov

Airline: Aeroflot Aircraft: Airbus A320-200 Flight: SU 185 From: Russia, Moscow, Sheremetyevo International (UUEE) To: Armenia, Yerevan, Zvartnots International (UDYZ) Runway: 09...


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Published: February 19, 2011
Length: 22:36 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kasagh River

Kasagh is a river in the west-central region of modern Armenia which flows north to south. It originates near Mount Aragats in Aragatsotn province, flows south into Armavir province and into the Metsamor River, which itself is a tributary of the Aras River.

Located at 40.1078, 44.2378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Armenia

Apaga, Armenia

Apaga (Armenian: Ապագա – meaning "future"; until 1935, Verin Turkmenlu) is a town in the Armavir Province of Armenia.

Located at 40.0961, 44.2511 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Armavir Province

Griboyedov, Armenia

Griboyedov (Armenian: Գրիբոյեդով; until 1978, Aralikh Kyolanlu) is a town in the Armavir Province of Armenia. The town is named in honor of Russian writer and diplomat Alexandr Griboyedov.

Located at 40.1131, 44.2717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Armavir Province

Jrarat, Armavir

Jrarat (Armenian: Ջրառատ, also Romanized as Jrarrat and Dzhrarat; formerly, Gharkhun, Verin Karkhun, and Verkhniy Karkhun) is a town in the Armavir Province of Armenia. The town has a large poultry industry and nearby is land reserved for the cochineal dye beetles, Porphyrophora hamelii. In addition to the 2,833 people in the town, the Jrarrat Poultry Farm has an additional 1,165 residents (2001 census) in its workers' housing, bringing the population of the area to 4,000.

Located at 40.0714, 44.2631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Armavir Province

Karkhun, Armenia

Karkhun is a town in the Armavir Province of Armenia.

Located at 40.0833, 44.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Armavir Province

Lusagyugh, Armavir

Lusagyugh (Armenian: Լուսագյուղ, also Romanized as Lusagyukh, Lusagekh, and Lusaghyugh; until 1935, Nerk’in Turkmenlu and Turkmenlu) is a town in the Armavir Province of Armenia.

Located at 40.0889, 44.27 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Armavir Province

Yeraskhahun

Yeraskhahun (Armenian: Երասխահուն, also Romanized as Yeraskhaun and Eraskhahun; until 1950, Kuru-Araz) is a town in the Armavir Province of Armenia.

Located at 40.0722, 44.2158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Armavir Province, Populated places established in 1920

Jrarati trchnafabrika

Jrarati trchnafabrika (Armenian: Ջրառատի թռչնաֆաբրիկա, translates as "Jrarat poultry factory") is a village in the Armavir Province of Armenia.

Located at 40.0917, 44.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Armavir Province

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