Avan District
Place in Yerevan, Armenia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Avan (Armenian: Ավան վարչական շրջան, romanized: Avan varch’akan shrjan) is one of the 12 districts of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Originally an ancient village on a hill at the northeastern outskirts of Yerevan, Avan has been inhabited since pre-Christian times. In the 20th century, during the Soviet period, the village was incorporated into the capital Yerevan. According to the 2011 census, Avan has a population of 53,231. Avan is home to the oldest preserved church in Yerevan, the Katoghike Tsiranavor Church, which dates back to the late 6th century.
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Avan Ավան | |
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Coordinates: 40°12′54″N 44°34′43″E | |
Country | Armenia |
Marz (Province) | Yerevan |
Area | |
• Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,275 m (4,183 ft) |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 53,231 |
• Density | 6,700/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
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