Districts of Yerevan
Yerevan has twelve administrative districts, each with its own pace and price level. Here is what to expect in each.
Kentron
119,841 · 13.4 km²
The heart of Yerevan: Republic Square, the Opera, the Cascade and Northern Avenue are all within walking distance. The most sought-after addresses in the city, from renovated Soviet-era buildings to new residential towers.
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118,870 · 13.3 km²
A green, settled district just north of the centre and a favourite with families. Komitas and Baghramyan avenues take you into Kentron in minutes.
Read moreAjapnyak
111,508 · 25.8 km²
On the right bank of the Hrazdan gorge, mixing Soviet-era blocks with new developments. Often better value than the centre while staying close to it.
Read moreAvan
55,094 · 7.3 km²
A calm district in the north-east, home to the Yerevan Botanical Garden. Spacious apartments and a slower pace of life.
Read moreDavtashen
43,704 · 6.5 km²
A compact, modern district in the north-west, linked to the city by the Davtashen bridge. Newer buildings and plenty of family apartments.
Read moreErebuni
124,957 · 47.5 km²
Yerevan’s southern district, named after the ancient Erebuni fortress. Large residential areas and generally lower prices.
Read moreKanaker-Zeytun
73,834 · 7.7 km²
North of the centre, on the slopes above the city. Older private houses sit beside apartment blocks, with good views over Yerevan.
Read moreMalatia-Sebastia
140,784 · 25.2 km²
One of Yerevan’s most populous districts, in the west of the city. Large residential neighbourhoods and a wide choice of affordable apartments.
Read moreNor Nork
134,668 · 14.1 km²
A large residential district in the east, built mostly in Soviet times. Many family apartments, schools and parks, and steady demand for rentals.
Read moreNork-Marash
11,098 · 4.8 km²
A small, quiet district on the Nork hills, known for private houses and green surroundings.
Read moreNubarashen
11,794 · 17.2 km²
Yerevan’s smallest district, on the south-eastern edge of the city. Mostly private houses and land, for those who want space away from the bustle.
Read moreShengavit
140,525 · 40.6 km²
A south-western district of established neighbourhoods, with a mix of houses and apartment blocks and easy links to the centre.
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