Varser Facts
| Area | 38.1 km² |
| Population | 1,752 |
| Male Population | 864 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 888 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.0% |
| Median Age | 30.6 years (Male: 28.6, Female: 32.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,230 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.55340, 44.90690 |
| Postal Codes | 1515 |
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Varser Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,603 | 2,104 | 1,845 | 1,853 | 1,752 | 1,741 | 1,708 |
| Population Density | 42 / km² | 55.2 / km² | 48.4 / km² | 48.6 / km² | 46 / km² | 45.7 / km² | 44.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVarser Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varser | +9.3% | -16.7% | -5% |
| Gegharkunik Province | — | — | — |
| Armenia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Varser Median Age
Median Age: 30.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varser | 30.6 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 28.6 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)
Varser Population Density
Population Density: 46 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varser | 1,752 | 38.1 km² | 46 / 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
Varser 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
Varser Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,482 | $1,923 | $3,040 | $4,718 | $5,725 | $7,371 | $10,377 | $12,230 |
| Total GDP | $16.3M | $8.3M | $9.7M | $17.1M | $20.3M | $24.8M | $33.8M | $40.4M |
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
Varser CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varser | 3,597 tn | 2.05 tn | 94.3 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
Varser CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,597 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 94.3 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 | 63.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 3:17 PM | 4.2 | 97.6 km | 15,760 m | 11km NNE of Metsavan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 38.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/14 | 9:45 AM | 4 | 75.3 km | 34,270 m | 7km WNW of Tovuz, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 73 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 5:20 AM | 3.7 | 85.7 km | 10,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 86.5 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 58.2 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 38.3 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/05 | 9:09 PM | 3.1 | 84.5 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Varser
Varser (Armenian: Վարսեր; until 1946, Chirchir and Chrchr) is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The village is first mentioned in the 9th century as a gift of Ashot II Bagratuni to an "Apostles' Church".
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