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Arabkir

Yerevan, Armenia · Asia

About Arabkir

Arabkir is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nork-Marash, 15km from Zvartnots Cathedral.

Arabkir is a city located in Yerevan, Armenia. With a population of 119,300, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Arabkir sits in Armenia. It's in the Asia/Yerevan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arabkir to your route.

About Arabkir

Komitas Avenue (Armenian: Կոմիտասի պողոտա) is a 3 km-long avenue in the Armenian capital of Yerevan. Named after the prominent Armenian composer Komitas, the avenue is the arterial road of the Arabkir district. The avenue which was opened in 1938, starts with the Mergelyan Institute of Mathematical Machines near

Read more Komitas square and ends up with the Lambada bridge junction crossed by the Azatutyan Avenue. The avenue is mainly home to residential buildings, shopping and service centres, small shops, as well as schools and restaurants.

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Arabkir offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Arabkir located?

Arabkir is located in Yerevan, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 40.2062 latitude, 44.5037 longitude.

What is the population of Arabkir?

Arabkir has a population of approximately 119,300 people, making it a city in Armenia.

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Quick Information

Population
119,300
Continent
Asia
Country
Armenia
Region
Yerevan
Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Coordinates
40.2062, 44.5037

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Worth the detour from Arabkir

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Zvartnots Cathedral

Haunting ring of 7th-century columns from a collapsed circular cathedral, framed by Mount Ararat on the Yerevan–Etchmiadzin road; a UNESCO World Heritage ruin.

15 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Garni Temple

The only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded temple in the former Soviet Union, a 1st-century pagan shrine overlooking the dramatic Azat River gorge.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Geghard Monastery

A UNESCO partially rock-cut medieval monastery with extraordinary acoustics, said to house the spear that pierced Christ's side at the crucifixion.

28 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Amberd Fortress

A 7th-century fortress with an 11th-century church on a triangular spur at 2,300m on the slopes of Mount Aragats, wedged between two river gorges. Ruined by the Mongols in 1236 and never rebuilt.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Khor Virap

An iconic Armenian monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years, offering the most famous view of Ararat.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Arabkir

  • 69 kmOrbelian's Caravanserai (Vardenyats Pass)Best-preserved caravanserai in Armenia, built in 1332 at the 2,410 m Vardenyats (Selim) Pass on the Silk Road: the hairpin climb between Yeghegnadzor and Lake Sevan is a classic drive.

Nearby Destinations

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🇦🇲 Armenia

3 km awayPop. 75,500

Nork-Marash

🇦🇲 Armenia

5 km awayPop. 13,900

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🇦🇲 Armenia

5 km awayPop. 4,247

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