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Kentron

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Updated Friday, October 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel to certain areas of Armenia, including parts of Yerevan, is discouraged due to ongoing safety concerns.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kentron month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kentron are typically May, September and October, with average daytime highs around 20–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and May the wettest (about 91 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January3.4-4.5287.7
February6.4-2.5278.4
March12.72.3659.0
April18.67.16410.3
May23.111.69112.0
June30.017.22213.4
July33.520.51713.5
August34.120.9712.5
September28.316.11611.6
October20.29.5399.7
November12.22.9298.4
December5.9-1.9367.1

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Local business and employers

  • Kentron TV

    Armenian private television broadcasting company

  • KENTRON.am

    Online news portal covering Armenia and Artsakh

  • Carat Hotel Yerevan

    Hotel located in the Kentron district, 5‑minute drive from Republic Square

  • Kentron TV

    Armenian private television broadcasting company operating the Kentron.am news portal

Newspapers and local media

  • KENTRON.am

    News website providing coverage of Armenia and Artsakh

Buildings and landmarks

  • Republic Square

    Central town square of Yerevan located in Kentron district

  • Abovyan Street

    Prominent thoroughfare in the Kentron district

  • Kond Quarter

    One of the oldest historic quarters within the Kentron district

  • Republic Square

    Central town square of Yerevan, located in the Kentron district

  • Abovyan Street

    Prominent thoroughfare running through the Kentron district

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01 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kentron

What Defines the Culinary Landscape of Kentron?

Kentron is a district located in Yerevan, Armenia. The municipality corresponds to a recorded population of 133,000.

How Did Historical Developments Shape Local Dining Traditions?

The food culture within this specific Kentron District reflects a historical turning point anchored in the urban growth of Yerevan. As the administrative setting for various institutions, including the broadcasting operations of Kentron TV, the territory evolved significantly over time. Historical shifts influenced how residents gather, consume meals, and experience daily life within the timezone of Asia/Yerevan.

Where Do Residents Experience Traditional Flavors?

Eating habits across Yerevan connect closely to the broader food culture of Armenia. Within the Kentron District, individuals access numerous establishments reflecting the local use of the currency AMD. The daily culinary environment operates at a geographic coordinate of 40.17806 latitude and 44.51303 longitude, serving a community of 133,000 inhabitants who utilize the Armenian language (hy) in their daily commerce and dining experiences.

02 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kentron

What is Kentron District?

Kentron is a district located within Yerevan, Armenia. As detailed on Wikipedia, the name Kentron may also refer to other entities such as the South African armaments company now known as Denel Dynamics or Kentron TV, an Armenian private television broadcasting company.

How should a visitor approach safety and practical orientation in Kentron District?

Static references and encyclopedic records do not contain localized safety ratings, crime statistics, healthcare evaluations, policing descriptions, or risk assessments for Kentron District. Because durable safety writing has inherent limits, readers must consult official municipal channels and local authorities for accurate, current guidance. To check active conditions, travelers should use the dated calculator and live layers referenced at the top of this guide.

Where can official administrative details be verified?

Due to the absence of specific regional safety data in the static source text, visitors should verify administrative policies directly through recognized government offices in Yerevan and official diplomatic resources representing Armenia. Relying on verified institutional contacts ensures that practical preparations align with real-time conditions rather than permanent historical summaries.

03 · Overview

Kentron, in brief

What defines Kentron and where is it situated?

Kentron is a district located in Yerevan, Armenia. The coordinates for the area are established at latitude 40.17806 and longitude 44.51303, operating within the Asia/Yerevan timezone.

What are the demographic details and administrative parameters?

The residential population of the district stands at 133000 people. Operating within the administrative framework of Yerevan, the area functions under the currency designated as AMD and utilizes the Armenian language, designated by the language code hy.

How does the historical name connect to other distinct entities?

As documented in the Kentron reference materials, the designation extends beyond the geographic district in Armenia to represent multiple organizations. This includes Kentron TV, which functions as an Armenian private television broadcasting company. Additionally, the designation historically refers to a South African armaments company that is now known as Denel Dynamics, marking a significant point of distinction for the name across different sectors.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kentron

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01 · Q&A

Where is Kentron located and what are its coordinates?

Kentron is situated in Armenia at geographic coordinates 40.1781, 44.5130, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kentron?

Kentron has a recorded population of approximately 133,000 and observes the Asia/Yerevan time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kentron?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kentron include HY, with AMD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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