Aragatsotn Province
Aragatsotn is a province (marz) of Armenia. It is in the west of the country. The capital is Ashtarak. The name means "a foot of Aragats". During the Arsacid Dynasty of the Kingdom of Armenia, the region was part of the Ayrarat province. It was ruled by the Amatuni noble family with its capital at Oshakan.
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 Location of Aragatsotn within Armenia | |
| Coordinates: Coordinates: 40°25′N 44°10′E / 40.417°N 44.167°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Capital | Ashtarak |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Gagik Gyozalyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,753 km2 (1,063 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 5th |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 126,278 |
| • Rank | 9th |
| • Density | 45.869/km2 (118.801/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+04 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+05 |
| Postal code | 0201-0514 |
| ISO 3166 code | AM.AG |
| FIPS 10-4 | AM01 |
| Website | aragatsotn.gov.am |
Aragatsotn's western edge forms part of Armenia's border with Turkey.
There are 3 urban communities and 111 rural communities.[1]
Aragatsotn Province Media
Gegharot waterfall near the village of Aragats
Arteni mountains (2047 m.)
The Holy Cross Basilica of Kasagh of the 4th century
The ruins of the Saint Paul and Peter Church of Zovuni, dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries
Cathedral of Talin, 7th century
Monument to the Battle of Bash-Aparan, Aparan, Armenia.
Oshakan, the largest village in Aragatsotn
The Armenian Alphabet park
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References
- ↑ "RA Aragatsotn Marz" (PDF). Marzes of the Republic of Armenia in Figures, 2002-2006. National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia. 2007.
