Sisian
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- For the town southwest of Sisian, formerly also called Sisian, see Hatsavan, Syunik.
| Sisian Սիսիան |
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  Sisian
Սիսիան |
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| Coordinates: 39°31′15″N 46°01′56″E / 39.52083°N 46.03222°E | |
| Country |  Armenia |
| Marz | Syunik |
| City status | 1974 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Aghasi Hakobjanian |
| Elevation | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| - Total | 16,823 |
| Time zone | GMT +4 |
| Area code(s) | +374 2830 |
Coordinates: 39°31′15″N 46°01′56″E / 39.52083°N 46.03222°E Sisian (Armenian: Սիսիան, also Romanized as Sisavan) is a city in Armenia in Syunik province,historical Zangezur province. It is located on both banks of Vorotan River, 6 km south of the passing highway Yerevan - Meghri, 217 km from Yerevan and 115 km from Kapan.
[edit] Famous people born in Sisian
- Nicholas Adontz (1871-1942), Armenian historian
- Israel Ori (1658-1711), Armenian diplomat
[edit] References
- Sisian at GEOnet Names Server
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
- World Gazeteer: Armenia – World-Gazetteer.com
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