Hrazdan
Hrazdan is the capital of the Kotayk Province of Armenia. The name Hrazdan is from the Middle-Persian name Frazdan. Farzdan is connected to the Zoroastrian mythology. With 52,900 people it is the fifth-largest city in Armenia. The town was formed under Soviet rule. During the Soviet years it was one of the highly-industrialized towns of the Armenian SSR.
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Հրազդան | |
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| Coordinates: 40°30′0″N 44°46′0″E / 40.50000°N 44.76667°ECoordinates: 40°30′0″N 44°46′0″E / 40.50000°N 44.76667°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz | Kotayk |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sevak Miqayelyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,675 m (5,495 ft) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 41,875 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,930/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
| Postal code | 2301-2309 |
| Website | www |
| Sources: Population[1] | |
The Hrazdan River is by the town.
Hrazdan Media
Hrazdan Caravanserai, built in the 13th century
Hrazdan town, Armenia, 2013.
The central Kentron district
Hrazdan city in Armenia
Andranik Avenue at the Vanatur district
Cemetery of Artsakh war soldiers from Hrazdan
The railway station in the town Hrazdan, marz (region), Kotayk, Armenia. View from the train.
Tsovinar statue Hrazdan
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