Gorayk () is a village in

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of the

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. A large reservoir called the Spandaryan Reservoir lies to the southeast of the village.

Toponymy

The village was previously known as ''Bazarchay''.

Demographics

The

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reported the village population as 580 in 2010, down from 632 at the 2001 census.

Gallery

Spandaryanresvoir.jpg, Spandarian Reservoir «Զանգեզուրի_դարպասներ».jpg, "Zangezur Gates" Gorayk 2505.jpg, A view of the village Սպանդարյանի ջրամբար.jpg, Spandarian Reservoir Gorayk.jpg, A view of the village

References

Populated places in Syunik Province Communities in Syunik Province {{Syunik-geo-stub