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Tatev Municipality
Tatev Municipality, referred to as Tatev Community ( ''Tatev Hamaynk''), is a rural community and administrative subdivision of Syunik Province of Armenia, at the south of the country. Consisted of a group of settlements, its administrative centre is the village of Tatev (village), Tatev. Included settlements Politics Tatev Municipal Assembly (, ''Tatevi hamaynqapetaran'') is the representative body in Tatev Municipality, consisting of 15 members which are elected every five years. The last election was held in October 2021. Samvel Lalayan of Shant Alliance Nationalist Party was elected mayor. ''Ruling coalition or party marked in bold.'' See also *Syunik Province References {{Muncipalities of Armenia Communities in Syunik Province 2015 establishments in Armenia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Armenia
A municipality in Armenia referred to as community ( ''hamaynk'', plural: ''hamaynkner''), is an administrative subdivision consisting of a settlement ( ''bnakavayr'') or a group of settlements ( ''bnakavayrer'') that enjoys local self-government. The settlements are classified as either towns ( ''kaghakner'', singular ''kaghak'') or villages ( ''gyugher'', singular ( ''gyugh''). The administrative centre of a community could either be an urban settlement (town) or a rural settlement (village). Two-thirds of the population are now urbanized. As of 2017, 63.6% of Armenians live in urban areas as compared to 36.4% in rural. As of the end of 2017, Armenia has 503 municipal communities (including Yerevan) of which 46 are urban and 457 are rural. The capital, Yerevan, also has the status of a community. Each municipality bears the same name as its administrative centre, with the exception of 7 municipalities, of which 4 are located in Shirak Province (Ani Municipality with its c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinuhayr
Shinuhayr () is a village in the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia, 9 km south of Goris, on the left bank of the Vorotan River, on the plateau, about 1500 meters above sea level. The distance from the province center of Kapan is about 68 km. The village under the name of Shinher was included in the Zangezur ''uezd'' within the Elizavetpol Governorate of Russian Empire. During the Soviet years, it was part of the Zangezur province of the Armenian SSR, and from 1930, it was part of the Goris region. Since 1995, it has been part of the Syunik province of RA, since 2015 it is part of the enlarged Tatev community, is the largest settlement and center of the community. The currently inoperative Goris Airport, also known as Shinuhayr Airport, is located in the village. History Shinuhayr is first mentioned in written sources in the beginning of the 10th century. In Stepanos Orbelian's ''History of the Province of Syunik'' the tax of the village is se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Of Living
Country of Living (), also known as Country to Live, Living Country or Land of Living, is an Armenian political party. It was founded in 2021 and is currently led by Mane Tandilyan. History The party held its founding congress on 15 August 2021, the founders of the party are Mesrop Arakelyan and Mane Tandilyan. Mane Tandilyan, a previous member of Bright Armenia, was unanimously elected Chairwoman. Meanwhile, Mesrop Arakelyan of the Mission Party announced that he was merging the Mission Party with the Country of Living party. Tandilyan and Arakelyan both formerly served as Minister of Labor and Social Affairs under Nikol Pashinyan. The party does not have any representation in the National Assembly and currently acts as an extra-parliamentary force. The party participated in municipal elections across Armenia in November 2021, winning seats in the communities of Tegh, Dilijan, Tatev, Meghri and in Gyumri. In Tatev, the party formed a political alliance with the Shant Allianc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Contract (Armenia)
Civil Contract (, , ՔՊ/KP, often shortened to , ) is a centrist political party in Armenia. It has been the ruling party of Armenia since the 2018 Armenian parliamentary election, which occurred following the 2018 Armenian Revolution that brought the party's founder, Nikol Pashinyan, to power as prime minister. History Formation as an NGO On 23 January 2013, opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan publicized a project to establish a new political process, which he called a "civil contract," in the newspaper (''The Armenian Times''). For several months afterwards, the text of the contract was widely discussed in Armenian political forums. An updated version of the contract was published and Civil Contract was officially established as a non-governmental organization on 24 July 2013. Its governing board was formed on 9 December 2013. Transformation into a political party On 30 May 2015, Civil Contract was registered as a political party. Civil Contract participated in the 2017 Arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shant Alliance Nationalist Party
The Shant Alliance Nationalist Party, also known as the Shant Alliance () is an Armenian political party. History The Shant Alliance Nationalist Party was founded in 2021 by Shahen Harutyunyan, the son of Shant Harutyunyan, a Soviet-era political dissident. The party participated in municipal elections in November 2021. The party decided to run only in certain communities within the Syunik Province. The incumbent mayor of Kapan (Syunik's regional capital), Gevorg Parsyan, led the Shant Alliance's electoral list. In the town of Tatev, the party won 6 seats in the municipal council. On 11 November 2021, the Shant Alliance signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Country of Living party. Both parties agreed to form a coalition in order to form a majority in the Tatev city council. Both parties agreed to elect their representative for mayor. Prior to the local elections, the party ruled out forming any alliance with the Civil Contract party. Ideology The party supports increasin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tandzatap
Tandzatap () is a village in the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia. Demographics Population The Statistical Committee of Armenia The Statistical Committee of Armenia (), or ArmStat in short, is the national statistical agency of Armenia. History The statistical institution started its main activities on 7 January 1922 and was previously known as the Statistical Departme ... reported its population was 100 in 2010, up from 99 at the 2001 census. Gallery Զանգեզուրի արգելավայր 11 (14).JPG, Scenery around the village Tandzatap village, Armenia.jpg, A view of the village References Populated places in Syunik Province {{Syunik-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svarants
Svarants () is a village in the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia. Geography The village is located in the upper reaches of the Tatev River, in the valley, on the northern slopes of Aramazd Mountain, at an altitude of 1750-1800 m above sea level. The distance from Kapan, the regional center of Syunik province, is about 51 km. The administrative area of the village occupies 1621.20 ha, of which agricultural lands are 1562.95 ha. According to the operational purpose, the agricultural lands consist of: arable land 191.24ha, grasslands 42.16ha, pastures 799.38ha and other land types 527ha. History In historical literature Svarants is first mentioned as Tsuraberd in 10th century. In his work "History of the State of Sisakan" Stepanos Orbelyan mentioned it among the villages which uprose against ecclesiastical, feudal orders. Demographics Population The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia The Statistical Committee of Armenia (), o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khot, Armenia
Khot () is a village in the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia. It is located on the left side of the Vorotan river, 67 kilometers from the regional center of Kapan. On the cliffs below Khot are the ruins of Hin Khot (Old Khot), the previous location of the village until the 1970s. The village was included under the same name in the Zangezur uezd within the Elizavetpol Governorate of Russian Empire. During the Soviet years, Khot was a part of the Zangezur province of the Armenian SSR, and from 1930, it was part of the Goris region. Since 1995, the village has been part of the Syunik province of RA, since 2015 it is part of the enlarged Tatev Municipality. Toponymy The village was previously known as ''Khotavan'', from Khot + avan (town). The name of the settlement is directly from the Armenian word ''Khot'' meaning ''herbage/grass''. According to Heinrich Hübschmann, this is in reference to the rich gardens surrounding old Khot named ''Khotaget'', Khot (gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashuni, Armenia
Kashuni () is a village in the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia (country), Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to .... Toponymy The village was previously known as ''Maldash''. Demographics Population In the 2011 census, the reported population was 11, reduced from the 27 reported at the 2001 census. References Populated places in Syunik Province {{Syunik-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harzhis
Harzhis () is a village in the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia, 15 km southwest of Goris, on the left side of the Vorotan River, on the plateau. The distance from Kapan - the center of the province is about 79 km. The height above sea level is about 1700-1730 m. Until 1968, the village was called Yayji/Yaydzhi. With that name the settlement was included in the Zangezur uezd within the Elizavetpol Governorate of Russian Empire. During the Soviet years, Harzhis was a part of Goris region of the Armenian SSR The Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic (ArSSR), also known as Soviet Armenia, or simply Armenia, was one of the constituent republics of the Soviet Union, located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Soviet Armenia bordered the Soviet republics .... Since 1995, it has been part of the Syunik province of RA, since 2015 the settlement is a part of the enlarged Tatev Municipality. Demographics Population According to the official census in 2011, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halidzor
Halidzor () is a village in the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia. The settlement has a rich history and is adorned with historical monuments. Positioned strategically on the international stage, it is home to one of the most prominent landmarks in the Republic of Armenia - the Tatev Monastery Complex, situated on the edge of the Vorotan gorge. It stands as the first stop of the world's longest ropeway, the Tatev Aerial Tramway. It has a beautiful nature, characterized by lush forests, deep canyons, and picturesque mountain ranges, through which the fast-flowing Vorotan River winds its way. Etymology of the name The name "Halidzor" originates from the names of the settlements called Hale, Halis in Haband province. Geography Geographically, Halidzor is located near the left bank of the Vorotan River, at an altitude of 1300-1350 m above sea level. The regional center of Syunik province - the city of Kapan, is 62 km away. The nearest town is Goris, which is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatev (village)
Tatev () is a village and the center of the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia. The village is home to the 9th-century Tatev Monastery, and hosts a station of the Wings of Tatev; the world's longest non-stop double track aerial tramway. Demographics Population The Statistical Committee of Armenia The Statistical Committee of Armenia (), or ArmStat in short, is the national statistical agency of Armenia. History The statistical institution started its main activities on 7 January 1922 and was previously known as the Statistical Departme ... reported its population was 892 in 2010, down from 1,042 at the 2001 census. Gallery Zvartnoc.JPG, Tatev monastery Որոտանի կիրճը.jpg, "Satan's bridge" in Tatev «Սատանի կամուրջ» բնական կամուրջ-2.jpg, Thermal lake near "Satan's bridge" Սատանի կամուրջ1.jpg, Mineral pools beneath "Satan's bridge" St Poghos Petros Church Tatev Monastery.jpg, Saint Poghos-Petros Church ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
