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Ijevan is a city in northern Armenia. It was named Istibulagh and Karavansara. It is the capital of Tavush region. The city's current name, Ijevan means "inn" in Armenian. The former name Karavansara means "inn" in Persian.[2] In 2009 there were 20,500 people. This made it the most populated city in the province. Ijevan has had a railway station since 1870.
Ijevan
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![]() From top left: Ijevan skyline • Ijevan central park Ijevan Dendropark • World War II memorial Gugark Mountains • Ijevan Wildlife Sanctuary Winter panorama of Ijevan area | |
Coordinates: 40°52′45″N 45°08′50″E | |
Country | Armenia |
Marz | Tavush |
Founded | 1780s |
City status | 1961 |
Area | |
• Total | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 755 m (2,477 ft) |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 21,081 |
• Density | 4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
Postal code | 4001, 4002 |
Area code | (+375) 263 |
Vehicle registration | 57 |
Sources: Population[1] |
Tradition says that about 2000 years ago, King Artavasdes I built a city here.
A branch of Yerevan State University is in the city.
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