Bagratashen

Bagratashen (Armenian: Բագրատաշեն) is a village in the Tavush Province of Armenia. The village is located near the border to Georgia, with the Georgian village of Sadakhlo being located on the other side of the border.

Bagratashen
Բագրատաշեն
Bagratashen
Coordinates: 41°14′45″N 44°49′16″E
Country Armenia
ProvinceTavush
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total2,732
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Bagratashen at GEOnet Names Server

Etymology

The village was named in honor of Bagrat Vardanian (1894-1971), who received the Hero of Socialist Labour title in the Soviet Union.

References
  1. Statistical Committee of Armenia. "The results of the 2011 Population Census of the Republic of Armenia" (PDF).
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