Ashtarak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashtarak
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Ashtarak town • Ashtarak bridge of 1664 Karmravor Church • Saint Marianeh Church • Surp Sarkis Church House-museum of Perch Proshyan • the statue of Nerses Ashtaraketsi |
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 Ashtarak
Location in Armenia
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| Country |  Armenia |
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| Marz | Aragatsotn | |
| First mentioned | 9th century | |
| City status | 1963 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,110 m (3,640 ft) | |
| Population
(2011 census)
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| • Total | 18,834 | |
| • Density | 2,511/km2 (6,500/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) | |
| Postal code |
0201-0205
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| Area code(s) | (+374) 232 | |
| Website | Official website: http://ashtarak.am/ | |
| Sources: Population | ||
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.
Ashtarak is one of the oldest cities of Armenia. It was formed in the 9th century 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.
Images for kids
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The remains of Ashtarak Fortress
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Downtown Ashtarak
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Kasagh River in Ashtarak
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Mount Ara overlooking Ashtarak
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Ashtarak Bridge and Surp Sarkis Church
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The remains of Tsiranavor Church, 5th century
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The remains of Spitakavor Church, 13th century
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View of Ashtarak
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Radio telescope at the Ashtarak Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics
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Kasaghi Marzik Stadium
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Ashtarak town hall
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See also
In Spanish: Ashtarak para niños
