Vardadzor Explained

Official Name:Vardadzor
Native Name:Վարդաձոր
Pushpin Map:Armenia#Gegharkunik
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Armenia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Gegharkunik
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Martuni
Leader Title:Mayor
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1828-29
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:2,864
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:AMT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:40.1886°N 45.1936°W
Elevation M:1986
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:1417

Vardadzor (Armenian: Վարդաձոր) is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. Lake Sevan lies a few kilometres to the northeast of the village.

Etymology

The village was previously known as Adamkhan and Atamkhan.

History

The village was founded in 1828-29 by emigrants from Mush. An Urartian inscription dating to 722-705 BC was found at Vardadzor.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The results of the 2011 Population Census of Armenia. Statistical Committee of Armenia.
  2. Book: Kiesling . Brady. Raffi. Kojian. 2005 . Rediscovering Armenia: Guide. 2nd. Matit Graphic Design Studio. Yerevan. 79. 99941-0-121-8.