Tavush Province
region of Armenia
Tavush is a province of Armenia. It is in the north of Armenia. It has borders with Georgia and Azerbaijan. It is well known for its mountains. Tavush got its name from the historical area of Armenia – Tavush gavar. Tavush gavar was a part of Great Armenia.
Tavush
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| Coordinates: 40°53′N 45°8′E / 40.883°N 45.133°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Capital | Ijevan |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Armen Ghularyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,704 km2 (1,044 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 4th |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 121,963 |
| • Rank | 10th |
| • Density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+04 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+05 |
| Postal code | 3901-4216 |
| ISO 3166 code | AM.TV |
| FIPS 10-4 | AM09 |
| Website | www.tavushinfo.am |
There are 4 urban communities and 58 rural communities.[1]
References
change- ↑ "RA Tavush Marz" (PDF). Marzes of the Republic of Armenia in Figures, 2002-2006. National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia. 2007.
