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Garni
Place in Kotayk, Armenia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Garni (disambiguation).
Garni (Armenian: Գառնի), is a major village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is known for the nearby classical temple. As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 6,910.[1]
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Garni Գառնի | |
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![]() Landmarks of Garni, from top left: Garni Temple • Symphony of Stones Garni Gorge • Khosrov Forest Reserve Surb Astvatsatsin Church • Mashtots Hayrapet General view of Garni | |
Coordinates: 40°07′10″N 44°43′23″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Marz | Kotayk |
Government | |
• Mayor | Aharon Sahakyan |
Area | |
• Total | 33.42 km2 (12.90 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,400 m (4,600 ft) |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 6,910 |
• Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT +4 |
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