Azatan
Azatan
Ազատան | |
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 Azatan | |
  Azatan | |
| Coordinates: 40°43′26″N 43°49′14″E / 40.72389°N 43.82056°E | |
| Country |  Armenia |
| Province | Shirak |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,838 |
| Azatan at GEOnet Names Server | |
Azatan (Template:Lang-hy; formerly, Karakilisa, Karakhs, and Pokr Karakilisa), is a major village and rural community (municipality) in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 5,697 in 2010,[1] up from 4,838 at the 2011 census.[2]
The name derives from the Armenian word Azatan (Template:Lang-hy) - meaning "freedmen". Azatan was also a Sassanid military administrative position given to Swaran Unit.
Population
Population per years is the following.[3]
| Year | 1831 | 1922 | 1959 | 1970 | 1979 | 1989 | 2001 | 2004 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | 1450 | 2940 | 3039 | 4000 | 3956 | 5616 | 5117 | 5175 | 4838 |
References
- ^ "Marzes of Armenia and Yerevan City in Figures, 2010" (PDF). Statistical Committee of Armenia.
- ^ Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
- ^ "Dictionary of Armenian residences (Հայաստանի հանրապետության բնակավայրերի բառարան), page 7" (PDF). Retrieved April 18, 2014.
Capital: Gyumri | ||
| Urban settlements |  | |
| Akhuryan Municipality | ||
| Amasia Municipality | ||
| Ani Municipality | ||
| Artik Municipality | ||
| Ashotsk Municipality | ||
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