Sarukhan Explained

40.2892°N 45.1342°W

Official Name:Sarukhan
Native Name:Սարուխան
Pushpin Map:Armenia#Gegharkunik
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Armenia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Gegharkunik
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Gavar
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:8,309
Timezone:AMT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:40.2892°N 45.1342°W

Sarukhan (Armenian: Սարուխան) is a village in the Gavar Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

Etymology

The village was named Sarukhan in honor of the communist activist Hovhannes Sarukhanian (1882-1920). The village was previously known as Dalikardash.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The results of the 2011 Population Census of Armenia. Statistical Committee of Armenia.