Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.1M
Population
227 km2
Area
145 Mbps
Internet
987m
Elevation
UTC+04:00
Timezone
EVN (10km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Yerevan is a capital city in Armenia with a population of 1.1M. Internet speeds average 145 Mbps download. The city has 11,208 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Armenia
Region
Western Asia
Population
1.1M
Timezone
UTC+04:00
Elevation
987 m
Currency
AMD
Language
Armenian
Status
Capital City
Airport
EVN
GPS
40.18, 44.51
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
554 restaurants mapped in Yerevan
Tech
Solid 145 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Economy
58% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
INFRASTRUCTURE
11,208 total POIs 49.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
554
Cafes
488
Bars
167
Fast Food
490
Shopping
Supermarkets
318
Convenience
1,039
Shopping Malls
48
Healthcare
Hospitals
117
Clinics
240
Pharmacies
564
Education
Schools
463
Universities
77
Libraries
19
Recreation
Parks
409
Playgrounds
342
Sports
671
Cinemas
11
Museums
50
Theatres
24
Transport
Bus Stops
1,120
Train Stations
24
Fuel Stations
313
Services
Banks
280
ATMs
725
Post Offices
140
Police
44
Fire Stations
13
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
145 Mbps
Download
137 Mbps
Upload
6ms
Latency
47,044
Tests
15,966
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
2°
J
3°
F
8°
M
14°
A
20°
M
24°
J
26°
J
24°
A
20°
S
14°
O
8°
N
3°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 13.8 C Range: 1.6 - 25.9 C Rain: 645 mm/year Sunshine: 3,584 h/year
CITY SCORES
95.4
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.7
Overall
COST OF LIVING
CIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
42.4
Overall
58% cheaper than NYC
16.8
Rent
83% cheaper than NYC
37.0
Groceries
63% cheaper than NYC
42.5
Restaurants
58% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
EVN
Zvartnots International Airport
10 km from center
Very close — ~15 min ride
FUN FACTS
Yerevan (UK: YERR-ə-VAN, US: , -VAHN; Armenian: Երևան [jɛɾɛˈvɑn] ; sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia, as well as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial centre of the country, as its primate city.
It has been the capital since 1918, the fourteenth in the history of Armenia and the seventh located in or around the Ararat Plain.
The city also serves as the seat of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese, which is the largest diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest dioceses in the world.
The history of Yerevan dates back to the 8th century BC, with the founding of the fortress of Erebuni in 782 BC by King Argishti I of Urartu at the western extreme of the Ararat Plain.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Yerevan known for?
Yerevan is a city in Armenia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Yerevan?
Yerevan has an average download speed of 145 Mbps and upload speed of 137 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Yerevan?
Yerevan has an average year-round temperature of approximately 13.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Yerevan?
Yerevan is served by EVN (Zvartnots International Airport), approximately 10 km from the city center.
What is the population of Yerevan?
The population of Yerevan is approximately 1.1M.
What infrastructure does Yerevan have?
Yerevan has 11,208 mapped points of interest, including 554 restaurants, 117 hospitals, 463 schools.
What country is Yerevan in?
Yerevan is located in Armenia.
