Categories in Byurakan
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Byurakan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
Byurakan Facts
| Area | 61.1 km² |
| Population | 4,165 |
| Male Population | 2,060 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,105 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +25.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.9% |
| Median Age | 31.3 years (Male: 29.1, Female: 33.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,188 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.33800, 44.27138 |
| Postal Codes | 0213 |
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Byurakan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,325 | 4,614 | 4,246 | 4,486 | 4,165 | 4,194 | 4,172 |
| Population Density | 54.4 / km² | 75.5 / km² | 69.5 / km² | 73.4 / km² | 68.1 / km² | 68.6 / km² | 68.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridByurakan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byurakan | +25.3% | -9.7% | -1.9% |
| Aragatsotn Province | — | — | — |
| Armenia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Byurakan Median Age
Median Age: 31.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byurakan | 31.3 yrs | 33.7 yrs | 29.1 yrs |
| Aragatsotn Province | 31.9 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Byurakan Population Density
Population Density: 68.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byurakan | 4,165 | 61.1 km² | 68.1 / km² |
| Aragatsotn Province | 143,209 | 2,720.5 km² | 52.6 / km² |
| Armenia | 3 million | 29,714.7 km² | 102 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Byurakan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Byurakan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,591 | $2,404 | $3,612 | $4,666 | $5,724 | $6,684 | $11,484 | $13,188 |
| Total GDP | $2.5M | $1.5M | $2.1M | $2.7M | $3.2M | $3.7M | $6.6M | $7.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Byurakan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byurakan | 8,372 tn | 2.01 tn | 137 tons/km² |
| Aragatsotn Province | 290,702 tn | 2.03 tn | 106.9 tons/km² |
| Armenia | 6,386,017 tn | 2.12 tn | 214.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Byurakan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,372 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 137 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (7.3) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/18 | 1:07 PM | 4.2 | 60.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:18 PM | 4.2 | 93.6 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Karakoyunlu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 71.1 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/12 | 11:08 PM | 4.3 | 90.2 km | 3,500 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 28.4 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/07 | 12:03 PM | 3.3 | 89.7 km | 8,600 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 81.9 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 18.8 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 40.1 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/06 | 1:46 PM | 3.4 | 89.5 km | 12,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Byurakan
Byurakan (Armenian: Բյուրական), is a major village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia, located on the slope of Mount Aragats. The village is home several historical sites including the 7th-century Artavazik Church, the 10th-century basilica of Sai..
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