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Municipalities Of Armenia
A municipality in Armenia referred to as community ( hy, համայնք ''hamaynk'', plural: hy, համայնքներ ''hamaynkner''), is an administrative subdivision consisting of a settlement ( hy, բնակավայր ''bnakavayr'') or a group of settlements ( hy, բնակավայրեր ''bnakavayrer'') that enjoys local self-government. The settlements are classified as either towns ( hy, քաղաքներ ''kaghakner'', singular hy, քաղաք ''kaghak'') or villages ( hy, գյուղեր ''gyugher'', singular ( hy, գյուղ ''gyugh''). The administrative centre of a community could either be an urban settlement (town) or a rural settlement (village). Two-thirds of the population are now urbanized. As of 2017, 63.6% of Armenians live in urban areas as compared to 36.4% in rural. As of the end of 2017, Armenia has 503 municipal communities (including Yerevan) of which 46 are urban and 457 are rural. The capital, Yerevan, also has the status of a community. Each municipal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenia
Armenia (), , group=pron officially the Republic of Armenia,, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of Western Asia.The UNbr>classification of world regions places Armenia in Western Asia; the CIA World Factbook , , and ''Oxford Reference Online'' also place Armenia in Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region; and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, the Lachin corridor (under a Russian peacekeeping force) and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the south. Yerevan is the capital, largest city and the financial center. Armenia is a unitary, multi-party, democratic nation-state with an ancient cultural heritage. The first Armenian state of Urartu was established in 860 BC, and by the 6th century BC it was replaced by the Satrapy of Armenia. The Kingdom of Armenia reached its height under Tigranes the Great in the 1st century BC and in the year 301 became the first state in the world to adopt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vayots Dzor Province
Vayots Dzor ( hy, Վայոց Ձոր, ) is a province (''marz'') of Armenia. It lies at the southeastern end of the country, bordering the Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan to the west and the Kalbajar District of Azerbaijan to the east. It covers an area of . With a population of only 52,324 (2011 census), it is the most sparsely populated province in the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Yeghegnadzor. The province is home to many ancient landmarks and tourist attractions in Armenia including the Areni-1 cave complex and Areni-1 winery of the Chalcolithic period, the 8th-century Tanahat Monastery, the 10th-century fortress of Smbataberd, and the 13th-century monastery of Noravank. Vayots Dzor is also home to the spa-town of Jermuk. The village of Gladzor in Vayots Dzor was home to the 13th and 14th-century University of Gladzor. Etymology The province is named after the Vayots Dzor canton of historic Syunik, the ninth province of Ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayk, Armenia
Kayk ( hy, Կայք), formerly known as ''Melkon-kend'' and ''Mulki'', is a village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia located 29 km away from Ashtarak 1850 meters above the sea level. The population migrated to Kayk during 1828-1929 from villages of Alashkert, Mush, Khoy, and Salmast regions. It was renamed ''Kayk'' in 2006. See also *Aragatsotn Province Aragatsotn ( hy, Արագածոտն, ) is a province ('' marz'') of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported i ... Further reading * * *Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', p. 22, available online at thUS embassy to Armenia's website References Populated places in Aragatsotn Province {{Aragatsotn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jrambar
Jrambar ( hy, Ջրամբար), is a small village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The local economy is based on the nearby Aparan dam and reservoir, which supplies the capital Yerevan with drinking water. Prior to the construction of the dam, the cultural monuments of the historic village of Zovuni (Poghos-Petros Church, Tukh Manuk shrine, and the S. Zoravar (General) Vardan Momikonyan Mausoleum) were moved stone-by-stone to higher ground to the east of the reservoir. The Zovuni cemetery sits to the east of the church, across a ravine. Gallery Image:Զովունի 01.jpg, Zovuni Poghos-Petros Church Image:Զովունի 02.jpg, Zovuni Poghos-Petros Church Image:Զովունի 03.jpg, Zovuni Poghos-Petros Church Image:Zovuni church.JPG, Zovuni Poghos-Petros Church Image:Եկեղեցի ս. Պողոս - Պետրոս.JPG, Cemetery and Zovuni Poghos-Petros Church Image:Գերեզմանոց9.JPG, Cemetery Image:Զովունի 15.jpg, Shrine See also *Aragatsotn Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hartavan
Hartavan ( hy, Հարթավան, also Romanized as Hart’avan and Artavan; formerly, Karakilisa and Ghara-Kilisa) is a town in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. In Hartavan was born Rafik Khachatryan (1937–1993). See also *Aragatsotn Province Aragatsotn ( hy, Արագածոտն, ) is a province ('' marz'') of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported i ... References * * *Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', p. 21, available online at thUS embassy to Armenia's website Populated places in Aragatsotn Province {{Aragatsotn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dzoraglukh
Dzoraglukh ( hy, Ձորագլուխ; formerly, Gyulablu) is a town in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The town's church, dedicated to Saint Hovhannes (Saint John), dates from the 10th to the 12th century. See also *Aragatsotn Province Aragatsotn ( hy, Արագածոտն, ) is a province ('' marz'') of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported i ... References * * *Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', p. 22, available online at thUS embassy to Armenia's website Populated places in Aragatsotn Province {{Aragatsotn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chknagh
Chknagh ( hy, Չքնաղ, also Romanized as Chqnagh, Chknakh, and Chknag; formerly, Samadarvish) is a town in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. See also *Aragatsotn Province Aragatsotn ( hy, Արագածոտն, ) is a province ('' marz'') of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported i ... References * * *Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', p. 22, available online at thUS embassy to Armenia's website Populated places in Aragatsotn Province {{Aragatsotn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apnagyugh
Apnagyugh ( hy, Ափնագյուղ); formerly known as Akina-Gök, is a village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. See also *Aragatsotn Province Aragatsotn ( hy, Արագածոտն, ) is a province ('' marz'') of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported i ... References * * *Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', p. 21, available online at thUS embassy to Armenia's website Populated places in Aragatsotn Province {{Aragatsotn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arayi
Arayi ( hy, Արայի); formerly known as Bazarjik and Ara, is a village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is home to a ruined caravanserai dating back to 1213. See also *Aragatsotn Province Aragatsotn ( hy, Արագածոտն, ) is a province ('' marz'') of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported i ... References * *Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', p. 21, available online at thUS embassy to Armenia's website* Populated places in Aragatsotn Province {{Aragatsotn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aragats, Aragatsotn
Aragats ( hy, Արագած), is a village in the eastern part of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. See also *Aragatsotn Province Aragatsotn ( hy, Արագածոտն, ) is a province ('' marz'') of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported i ... References *World Gazetteer: Armenia– World-Gazetteer.com * *Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', p. 21, available online at thUS embassy to Armenia's website Populated places in Aragatsotn Province Yazidi populated places in Armenia {{Aragatsotn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aparan
Aparan (Armenian: ), is a town and urban municipal community in Armenia, located in the Aragatsotn Province, about 50 kilometers northwest of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town was 6,451. As per the 2016 official estimate, Aparan had a population of around 5,300. Etymology It is commonly believed that the name of Aparan is derived from the Armenian word of ''Aparank''; meaning a royal palace. However, throughout the history, the town was known with different names including ''Kasagh'', ''Paraznavert'', ''Abaran'' and ''Abaran Verin''. Later, it was known as ''Bash Aparan'' () until 1935, when the name was finally changed to Aparan. History Early history and Middle Ages The first reference to the town of Aparan was made by Ptolemy during the 2nd century. Ptolemy referred to the settlement as ''Casala''; the Hellenized version of the Armenian name of ''Kasagh''. It was the centre of ''Nig'' canton of the Ayrarat province of ancient Armenia. Kasa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aparan Municipality
Aparan (Armenian: ), is a town and urban municipal community in Armenia, located in the Aragatsotn Province, about 50 kilometers northwest of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town was 6,451. As per the 2016 official estimate, Aparan had a population of around 5,300. Etymology It is commonly believed that the name of Aparan is derived from the Armenian word of ''Aparank''; meaning a royal palace. However, throughout the history, the town was known with different names including ''Kasagh'', ''Paraznavert'', ''Abaran'' and ''Abaran Verin''. Later, it was known as ''Bash Aparan'' () until 1935, when the name was finally changed to Aparan. History Early history and Middle Ages The first reference to the town of Aparan was made by Ptolemy during the 2nd century. Ptolemy referred to the settlement as ''Casala''; the Hellenized version of the Armenian name of ''Kasagh''. It was the centre of ''Nig'' canton of the Ayrarat province of ancient Armenia. Kasa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
