Government and politics in Shirak, Armenia: official figures
Shirak marz is run by a marz governor (marzpet) who is appointed and dismissed by decree of the Government of Armenia; the decree must be ratified by the President, and the governor is accountable to the Government.
How many communities are there in Shirak?
Local self-government in Shirak marz is organised in 6 communities covering 130 settlements (1 January 2025), 6th fewest of 11 among the marzes and Yerevan.
Source: Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (Armstat) · saved copyMore figures
- The governor of Shirak marz carries out the government's regional policy in finance, urban development, housing and utilities, transport and roads, agriculture and land use, education, health care, social security, culture, environment and trade, and coordinates the regional services of central bodies such as the police, tax and emergency services. Source: Government of the Republic of Armenia · saved copy
- On average each community in Shirak marz had about 40,400 residents and 21.7 settlements at the start of 2025. Source: Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (Armstat) · saved copy
- Shirak marz accounted for 130 of Armenia's 1,003 settlements and 9.0% of its territory on 1 January 2025. Source: Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (Armstat) · saved copy
How Shirak compares with other first-level divisions
Number of communities (local self-government units), 1 January 2025 (2025)
Shirak ranks 6 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Number of communities (local self-government units), 1 January 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Aragatsotn | 8 |
| 4 | Armavir | 8 |
| 5 | Syunik | 7 |
| 6 | Shirak | 6 |
| 7 | Ararat | 5 |
| 8 | Gergharkunik | 5 |
| 9 | Vayots Dzor | 5 |
Number of settlements, 1 January 2025 (2025)
Shirak ranks 2 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Number of settlements, 1 January 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syunik | 139 |
| 2 | Shirak | 130 |
| 3 | Lori | 129 |
| 4 | Aragatsotn | 121 |
| 5 | Ararat | 99 |
| 6 | Armavir | 98 |
| 7 | Gergharkunik | 98 |
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Sources
- Government of the Republic of Armenia: Regions: public administration in the marzes and the marz governors, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 53a7c1744c8d…)
- Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (Armstat): Statistical Yearbook of Armenia 2025 (Excel tables): territory, communities, population and industrial output by marz and Yerevan city, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5c3e82df03d3…)
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