Kapan (Armenian: Կապան [kɑˈpɑn]) is a town in southeast Armenia, serving as the administrative centre of the Kapan Municipality and also as the provincial capital of Syunik Province. It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup. Kapan is the most populous town in the Syunik Province as well as the entire region of southern Armenia.
According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 census. According to the 2023 official estimate, the current population of the town is around 41,300.
There isn't a great deal to see in the town itself, just a few spots to look at.
There is a small amusement park in the center of town, with cheap rides, and lots of locals out enjoying themselves.
Being slightly off the main tourist destinations, Kapan is a tranquil and quiet city.
There are a few places to eat in town, including the Darist Hotel.
The shuka and nearby supermarkets are the best places to load up on supplies before travel in the area.
Except for a small area in the city center, you must have a car to get very far, or a lot of time to bike or walk.
Surrounded by steep mountains, built along the river, Kapan is full of pink Soviet apartment blocks, some of them creeping up the mountainside in steps. The scenery in this part of Armenia is very nice, and quite different than other parts, though few visitors ever make it down this far.
