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Spitak Facts
| Area | 64.9 km² |
| Population | 11,552 |
| Male Population | 5,382 (46.6%) |
| Female Population | 6,170 (53.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -29.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.5% |
| Median Age | 34.2 years (Male: 30.4, Female: 37.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,128 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 255 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.83221, 44.26731 |
| Postal Codes | 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, More |
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Spitak Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,411 | 18,109 | 14,346 | 12,227 | 11,552 | 10,854 | 10,138 |
| Population Density | 252.7 / km² | 278.9 / km² | 220.9 / km² | 188.3 / km² | 177.9 / km² | 167.1 / km² | 156.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSpitak Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 19.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitak | -29.6% | -36.2% | -19.5% |
| Lori Province | — | — | — |
| Armenia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Spitak Median Age
Median Age: 34.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitak | 34.2 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Lori Province | 34.3 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Spitak Population Density
Population Density: 178 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitak | 11,552 | 64.9 km² | 178 / km² |
| Lori Province | 221,088 | 3,736.4 km² | 59.2 / 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
Spitak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 500 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 Spitak
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Spitak
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
Spitak Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,781 | $2,133 | $2,424 | $4,063 | $4,980 | $7,686 | $8,625 | $10,128 |
| Total GDP | $37M | $14.1M | $14.1M | $21.4M | $24M | $33.9M | $37.1M | $42.5M |
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
Spitak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitak | 23,300 tn | 2.02 tn | 358.8 tons/km² |
| Lori Province | 443,774 tn | 2.01 tn | 118.8 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
Spitak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,300 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 358.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 | 5.6 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 3:17 PM | 4.2 | 51.7 km | 15,760 m | 11km NNE of Metsavan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/16 | 10:14 AM | 4.8 | 65.4 km | 10,000 m | 19km SW of Dmanisi, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 96.5 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/11 | 8:58 AM | 4.2 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 83.1 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/08 | 11:04 AM | 3.7 | 64.9 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/07 | 7:31 PM | 4.2 | 64.1 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 28.4 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 71.1 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Spitak
(Armenian: Սպիտակ), is a town in the northern Lori Province of Armenia, located 96 km north of the capital Yerevan, and 22 km west of the provincial centre Vanadzor. Spitak was entirely destroyed during the devastating 1988 earthquake, and was subs..
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