Ashotavan Explained

Official Name:Ashotavan
Native Name:Աշոտավան
Pushpin Map:Armenia#Syunik
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Armenia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Syunik
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Sisian
Area Total Km2:17.16
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:589
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:AMT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:39.4764°N 45.9978°W

Ashotavan (Armenian: Աշոտավան) is a village in the Sisian Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia.

Etymology

The village was previously known as Aghk’end, T’azak’end, Khnok and Kirakosik.

Demographics

The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported its population as 647 in 2010, up from 623 at the 2001 census.