Vanadzor
Vanadzor (Armenian: Վանաձոր [vɑnɑˈd͡zɔɾ]) is an urban municipal community and the third largest city in Armenia, serving as the capital of Lori Province in the northern part of the country. It is located about 128 kilometres (80 miles) north of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the city had a population of 86,199, down from 148,876 reported at the 1979 official census. Currently, the town has a population of approximately 76,000. Vanadzor is the seat of the Diocese of Gougark of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Vanadzor
Վանաձոր | |
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City | |
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Vanadzor | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′46″N 44°29′18″E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Lori |
| Founded | 1828 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | Arkadi Peleshyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,350 m (4,430 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 86,199 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 76,000 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi) |
| • Municipality | 84,400 |
| Demonym | Vanadzortsi |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
| Postal code | 2001-2024 |
| Area code | (+374) 322 |
| Vehicle registration | 36 |
| Website | Vanadzor official website |
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