Ashtarak
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.
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| Coordinates: 40°17′51″N 44°21′42″E / 40.29750°N 44.36167°ECoordinates: 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 | 2,511/km2 (6,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
| Postal code | 0201-0205 |
| 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.
Ashtarak Media
The remains of Ashtarak Fortress
Ashtarak, Armenia
Kasagh River in Ashtarak
Mount Aragats overlooking Ashtarak
The remains of Tsiranavor Church, 5th century
The remains of Spitakavor Church, 13th century
Ashtarak town and Surp Sarkis Church, Armenia.
Radio telescope at the Ashtarak Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics
Town hall of Ashtarak'.
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References
- ↑ "2011 Armenia census, Aragatsotn Province" (PDF). armstat.am. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ↑ Armstats:Aragatsotn Marz
