Categories in Kapan
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kapan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 14 |
| Shopping | 13 |
| Hotels and motels | 11 |
| Banks | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 10 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Beauty salons | 7 |
| Apartments | 6 |
| Public administration | 6 |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 5 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 |
| Public parks | 5 |
Kapan Facts
| Area | 47.0 km² |
| Population | 32,323 |
| Male Population | 15,466 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 16,857 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.9% |
| Median Age | 34 years (Male: 32, Female: 36.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,744 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 285 |
| Neighborhoods | Verin Vachagan, Bekh, Shgharjik |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.20755, 46.40576 |
| Postal Codes | 3302, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, More |
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Kapan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,911 | 42,502 | 37,120 | 36,351 | 32,323 | 30,919 | 29,412 |
| Population Density | 700.2 / km² | 904.3 / km² | 789.8 / km² | 773.4 / km² | 687.7 / km² | 657.9 / km² | 625.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKapan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapan | -1.8% | -23.9% | -12.9% |
| Syunik Province | — | — | — |
| Armenia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kapan Median Age
Median Age: 34 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapan | 34 yrs | 36.1 yrs | 32 yrs |
| Syunik Province | 33.3 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 31.4 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kapan Population Density
Population Density: 688 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapan | 32,323 | 47 km² | 688 / km² |
| Syunik Province | 99,374 | 4,404.1 km² | 22.6 / 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
Kapan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kapan
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kapan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kapan
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
Kapan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,977 | $2,071 | $2,747 | $4,307 | $5,457 | $7,339 | $9,311 | $11,744 |
| Total GDP | $150.9M | $69.5M | $84.9M | $126.6M | $154.9M | $198.3M | $250.5M | $310.4M |
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
Kapan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapan | 82,321 tn | 2.55 tn | 1,751.5 tons/km² |
| Syunik Province | 238,978 tn | 2.4 tn | 54.3 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
Kapan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 82,321 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,751.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/17 | 6:17 AM | 3.6 | 8.9 km | 10,000 m | 5km NW of Agarak, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/16 | 10:15 AM | 3.8 | 90.2 km | 7,700 m | 29km W of Ahar, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/15 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 34.9 km | 10,000 m | 18km SSE of Hats'avan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/13 | 1:45 PM | 4 | 96 km | 4,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/13 | 8:59 PM | 4.2 | 92.8 km | 6,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/13 | 10:24 PM | 4.2 | 86 km | 10,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/13 | 7:38 PM | 4.4 | 97 km | 4,000 m | 33km WSW of Ahar, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/12 | 3:58 AM | 4.9 | 73.6 km | 15,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/12 | 6:26 AM | 5.4 | 89.6 km | 10,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/12 | 3:56 AM | 4.2 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kapan
Kapan (Armenian: Կապան), is a town in southeast Armenia and the capital of the Syunik Province. It is located 316 kilometres (196 miles) south of the capital Yerevan, on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup, in the valley of Voghji River. According t..
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