Alaverdi, Armenia
Alaverdi (Armenian: Ալավերդի, Armenian pronunciation: [ɑlɑvɛɾˈdi]), is a town and municipal community in the Lori Province at the northeastern part of Armenia, near the border with Georgia. It is located at the only direct rail link between Armenia and Georgia. Situated at the bottom of the Debed river gorge, Alaverdi is an important commercial and industrial centre in northern Armenia.
Alaverdi | |
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From top left: Alaverdi skyline • Old caves in Alaverdi Alaverdi-Sanahin bridge • Gregory of Narek Church Debed River • The copper combine and cable car Panoramic view of Alaverdi | |
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Alaverdi | |
| Coordinates: 41°08′N 44°39′E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Lori |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 715 m (2,346 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 13,186 |
| • Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
| Area code | (+374) 253 |
| Website | Official website |
As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 13,343, down from 26,300 reported in 1989. Currently, the town has an approximate population of 11,000 as per the 2016 official estimate.
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