Syunik Province

province of Armenia

Syunik is the southernmost province of Armenia. It borders Iran to the south. The capital is Kapan. Other important cities and towns include Goris, Sisian, Meghri, Agarak, and Dastakert. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 152,900 in 2010.

Syunik
Սյունիք
Location of Syunik within Armenia
Location of Syunik within Armenia
Coordinates: 39°15′N 46°15′E / 39.250°N 46.250°E / 39.250; 46.250
Country Armenia
CapitalKapan
Government
 • GovernorSuren Khachatryan
Area
 • Total4,506 km2 (1,740 sq mi)
 • Rank2nd
Population
 (2010)
 • Total152,900
 • Rank8th
 • Density34/km2 (88/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+04
 • Summer (DST)UTC+05
Postal code
3201-3519
ISO 3166 codeAM-SU
FIPS 10-4AM08
Websitesyunik.gov.am

Historically, Syunik was one of the 15 provinces of the Kingdom of Armenia. It was part of the Persian Empire around 369.

Syunik is home to many of Armenia's largest mining operations. There are 7 urban communities and 102 rural communities.