Gavar
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Gavar (Armenian: Գավառ [ɡɑˈvɑr]) is a town in Armenia serving as the administrative centre of the Gavar Municipality and the Gegharkunik Province. It is situated among the high mountains of Gegham range to the west of Lake Sevan, with an average height of 1982 meters above sea level. Located 98 kilometers east of the capital Yerevan, the town had a population of 20,765 as per the 2011 census. As per the 2016 official estimate, the population of Gavar is 19,500.[1]
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Gavar
Գավառ Kyavar • Քյավառ | |
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Coordinates: 40°21′32″N 45°07′36″E | |
Country | Armenia |
Province | Gegharkunik |
Municipality | Gavar |
Founded City status | 1830 1850 |
Area | |
• Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,982 m (6,503 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 20,765 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
Postal code | 1201-1205 |
Area code | (+374) 264 |
Vehicle registration | 02 |
Website | Official website |
Gavar at GEOnet Names Server |
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Gavar is the seat of the Diocese of Gegharkounik of the Armenian Apostolic Church.