Astghadzor

Astghadzor (Armenian: Աստղաձոր) is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.[2]

Astghadzor
Աստղաձոր
St. Poghos-Petros Church in Astghadzor
St. Poghos-Petros Church in Astghadzor
Astghadzor is located in Armenia
Astghadzor
Astghadzor
Astghadzor is located in Gegharkunik
Astghadzor
Astghadzor
Coordinates: 40°07′26″N 45°21′24″E
CountryArmenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
MunicipalityMartuni
Elevation
2,025 m (6,644 ft)
Population
  Total4,215
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Postal code
1403
Astghadzor at GEOnet Names Server

Etymology

The village was previously known as Kats and Katsik, and until 1935, Alikrykh and Alighrkh.

References

  1. Statistical Committee of Armenia. "The results of the 2011 Population Census of Armenia" (PDF).
  2. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 80. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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