Vanadzor

city in Armenia

Vanadzor is the third-largest city in Armenia. In 2001 there were 107,394 people. It is the capital of the Lori Province. It was named Kirovakan during the Soviet era and Karakilisa during the Tsarist period.

Vanadzor
Վանաձոր
From top left: Vanadzor Central Park Vanadzor skyline • Pambak River Church of the Holy Mother of God • Russian Church of the Nativity Lori Province administration • Hayk Square Pambak Mountains around Vanadzor
From top left:

Vanadzor Central Park
Vanadzor skyline • Pambak River
Church of the Holy Mother of God • Russian Church of the Nativity
Lori Province administration • Hayk Square
Pambak Mountains around Vanadzor
Vanadzor is located in Armenia
Vanadzor
Vanadzor
Coordinates: 40°48′46″N 44°29′18″E / 40.81278°N 44.48833°E / 40.81278; 44.48833
Country Armenia
MarzLori
Founded1828
Government
 • MayorMamikon Aslanyan
Area
 • Total25.1 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,350 m (4,430 ft)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total86,199
 • Density3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
DemonymVanadzortsi
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Postal code
2001-2024
Area code(+374) 322
Vehicle registration36
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
Sources: Population[1]

Much of the city's history is unknown. The history of the area possibly dates back to the Bronze Age. It was part of the Kingdom of Armenia. The town had a lot of damage from the 1988 Spitak earthquake.

Most of the people belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church. Vanadzor is the home of the Diocese of Gougark.

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