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Shirak, Armenia – Armenia Flag

Current Date And Time In Shirak, Armenia

Tuesday, 16 June 2026
15:50:28 AMT
Capital: Gyumri
Currency: Armenian Dram (AMD)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (AMT)
Population: 242,400
Area: 2,681.00 km²
State Code: SH

States Near To Shirak


Find states and regions closest to Shirak in Armenia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Armenia and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Armenia

📍 Shirak Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Shirak from our regional database:

Capital CityGyumri
Total Population242,400
Land Area2,681 km²
Population Density35.22 / km²
Center Latitude40.9631° N
Center Longitude43.8102° E
Average Elevation1,936 m (6,353 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Lori Lori35 mi57 km31 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Samtskhe-Javakheti Samtskhe-Javakheti49 mi79 km43 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Aragatsotn Aragatsotn52 mi84 km45 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kvemo Kartli Kvemo Kartli57 mi91 km49 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Armavir Armavir57 mi92 km50 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ardahan Ardahan59 mi94 km51 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Kars Province Kars Province64 mi103 km55 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kotayk Kotayk65 mi105 km56 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Yerevan Yerevan65 mi105 km57 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Tbilisi Tbilisi72 mi116 km63 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Shirak


Explore countries nearest to Shirak by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Shirak supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh87 mi140 km75 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan134 mi216 km117 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia178 mi287 km155 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq479 mi771 km416 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Syria Syria492 mi792 km427 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Shirak. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Shirak (You)Armenia242,4002,68135.22
LoriArmenia229,2003,79932.51
Samtskhe-JavakhetiGeorgia6,413
AragatsotnArmenia135,5002,75620.17
Kvemo KartliGeorgia6,528
ArmavirArmenia267,9001,242105.46
ArdahanTurkey96,1515,5766.80
Kars ProvinceTurkey274,8299,44211.73
KotaykArmenia293,3002,08660.94
YerevanArmenia1,095,0002274,910.30
TbilisiGeorgia720

🏆 Armenia State Rankings

How does Shirak rank within Armenia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Shirak appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Yerevan1,095,000
Kotayk293,300
Armavir267,900
Ararat267,600
Shirak ⭐242,400
Lori229,200
Gegharkunik215,700
Aragatsotn135,500
Tavush117,700
Syunik116,700

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Gegharkunik12,925
Syunik4,506
Lori3,799
Aragatsotn2,756
Tavush2,704
Shirak ⭐2,681
Vayots Dzor2,308
Ararat2,090
Kotayk2,086
Armavir1,242

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Yerevan4,910.30
Armavir105.46
Kotayk60.94
Ararat58.90
Shirak ⭐35.22
Lori32.51
Aragatsotn20.17
Gegharkunik16.69
Tavush16.30
Vayots Dzor10.19
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Shirak, Armenia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Shirak is a state or region within Armenia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Shirak is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Shirak to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Shirak to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Armenia — see Armenia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Shirak

This page also lists countries nearest to Shirak by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Armenia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Shirak using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Shirak.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Shirak to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Armenia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Shirak MapView the Shirak satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in ShirakExplore all cities and towns in Shirak for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Armenia Country DataGet complete Armenia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Shirak

How is the distance from Shirak to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Shirak map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Shirak mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Shirak to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Shirak in Armenia?

See the States Near To Shirak table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Shirak below the states table, or compare all Armenia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Armenia?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Armenia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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