Sarukhan Facts
| Area | 70.3 km² |
| Population | 5,581 |
| Male Population | 2,504 (44.9%) |
| Female Population | 3,077 (55.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -21.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -13.6% |
| Median Age | 30.5 years (Male: 28.3, Female: 32.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,865 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 264 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.29053, 45.13059 |
| Postal Codes | 1214 |
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Sarukhan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,101 | 8,034 | 6,457 | 5,578 | 5,581 | 5,564 | 5,503 |
| Population Density | 101 / km² | 114.3 / km² | 91.8 / km² | 79.3 / km² | 79.4 / km² | 79.1 / km² | 78.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSarukhan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 13.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarukhan | -21.4% | -30.5% | -13.6% |
| Gegharkunik Province | — | — | — |
| Armenia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sarukhan Median Age
Median Age: 30.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarukhan | 30.5 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 28.3 yrs |
| Gegharkunik Province | 30.3 yrs | 32.5 yrs | 28.2 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sarukhan Population Density
Population Density: 79.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarukhan | 5,581 | 70.3 km² | 79.4 / km² |
| Gegharkunik Province | 225,308 | 5,271.9 km² | 42.7 / 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
Sarukhan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Sarukhan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,501 | $1,972 | $2,454 | $4,504 | $5,500 | $6,939 | $9,064 | $10,865 |
| Total GDP | $2.2M | $1.1M | $1.3M | $2.1M | $2.4M | $2.9M | $3.8M | $4.6M |
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
Sarukhan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarukhan | 11,487 tn | 2.06 tn | 163.4 tons/km² |
| Gegharkunik Province | 461,660 tn | 2.05 tn | 87.6 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
Sarukhan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,487 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 163.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | High (7.5) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/18 | 1:07 PM | 4.2 | 96.5 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 6.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/14 | 9:45 AM | 4 | 89 km | 34,270 m | 7km WNW of Tovuz, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 73.9 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 5:20 AM | 3.7 | 57.6 km | 10,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 63 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 35 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/05 | 6:17 PM | 4.2 | 91.1 km | 15,000 m | Turkey-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/05 | 9:09 PM | 3.1 | 87.4 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/05 | 3:02 AM | 4.6 | 60.9 km | 10,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sarukhan
(Armenian: Սարուխան; formerly Dalikardash), is a major village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. It is named after the communist activist Hovhannes Sarukhanian (1882-1920).
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