Armenians in Spain
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 40,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Valencia (14,000) Barcelona (12,000) Madrid (8,000) |
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| Languages | |
| Armenian, Spanish, Persian, Arabic | |
| Religion | |
| Majority Armenian Apostolic Church Armenian Catholic · Armenian Evangelical |
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| Related ethnic groups | |
| Armenian, Hamshenis, Cherkesogai groups |
Armenians in Spain refers to ethnic Armenians living in Spain. They number around 40,000, centred in Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid.[1] Spain was the fourth most popular country of destination for emigrating Armenians in 2011.[2]
There are were no Armenian churches in Spain,[1] until one was opened in a small town near Barcelona in August 2009.[3] Most Armenians in Spain belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church.[3] The number of Armenian Sunday schools in Spain is on the rise.[1]
Most Spanish Armenians speak Armenian, Spanish, Persian, and Arabic.[1] Much emigration from Armenia following dissolution of the Soviet Union has been directed to the EU, including Spain, along with Russia and the United States.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Armenian Diaspora in Spain". Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to Spain. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Migration Facts: Armenia" (PDF). Migration Policy Centre. March 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ a b "SOAR-Barcelona". Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
External links[edit]
- Armenian Cultural Association of Barcelona
- Hayastan Armenian Association of Alicante
- IAN Spanish-speaking website of Armenians from Spain and Latin America
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