Verin Getashen Explained

Official Name:Verin Getashen
Native Name:Վերին Գետաշեն
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
Area Total Km2:2.66
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:5,010
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:AMT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:40.1328°N 45.2486°W
Elevation M:1976
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:1415

Verin Getashen (Armenian: Վերին Գետաշեն|lit=Upper Getashen) is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, located just southwest of Lake Sevan. The village lies to the south of Nerkin Getashen. The village containts the St. Astvatsatsin and the St. Sargis churches.[2]

History

The village was founded 1828-29 by migrants from Mush and Alashkert, in present-day Eastern Turkey.[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.