Jrvezh Explained

40.1856°N 44.5869°W

Official Name:Jrvezh
Native Name:Ջրվեժ
Pushpin Map:Armenia
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Armenia
Subdivision Type1:Marz (Province)
Subdivision Name1:Kotayk
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:5th century
Area Total Km2:8.43
Population As Of:2011 census
Population Total:7,198
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone: 
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:40.1856°N 44.5869°W
Elevation M:1,360
Website:Official website

Jrvezh (Armenian: Ջրվեժ), meaning "waterfall", is a major village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia, located at the eastern outskirts of the capital Yerevan. The village is 45 km south of the provincial capital Hrazdan, and 9 km from the town of Abovyan.[1]

The name of the village appeared for the first time in history during the 5th century by historian Ghazar Parpetsi.

The village is home to many historical sites including the remains of 2 chapels dating back to the 7th and 13th centuries respectively.

The present-day Surp Katoghike church of Jrvezh was opened in 1891.

As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 7,198.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jrvezh history . 2015-05-30 . 2016-03-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160325080920/http://jrvezh.am/am/our_community/history/ . dead .