Ashtarak
city in Armenia
Ashtarak is an industrial city in Armenia. It is on the left bank of Kasagh River. It is the capital of Aragatsotn Province. There are 21,600 people.
Ashtarak
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 From top left: Ashtarak town • Ashtarak bridge of 1664 Karmravor Church • Saint Marianeh Church • Surp Sarkis Church House-museum of Perch Proshyan • the statue of Nerses Ashtaraketsi | |
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  Ashtarak | |
| Coordinates: 40°17′51″N 44°21′42″E / 40.29750°N 44.36167°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz | Aragatsotn |
| First mentioned | 9th century |
| City status | 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tovmas Shahverdyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,110 m (3,640 ft) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 18,834 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
| Postal code | 0201-0205 |
| Area code | (+374) 232 |
| Website | Official website |
| Sources: Population[1] | |
Ashtarak is one of the oldest cities of Armenia. It was formed in the 9th century[2] and reconstructed in the 17th century.
An interesting sight is an unusual bridge that crosses the Kasagh River. It was built in 1664. It has three arches that are unequal in size.
References
change- ↑ "2011 Armenia census, Aragatsotn Province" (PDF). armstat.am. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ↑ Armstats:Aragatsotn Marz
