Svarants Explained

Official Name:Svarants
Native Name:Սվարանց
Pushpin Map:Armenia#Syunik
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Armenia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Syunik
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Tatev
Area Total Km2:16.28
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:264
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:AMT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:39.3608°N 46.2103°W

Svarants (Armenian: Սվարանց) 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 (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 270 in 2010, down from 360 at the 2001 census.

Notes and References

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