Buzhakan
Place in Kotayk, Armenia
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Buzhakan (Armenian: Բուժական), also Romanized as Bujhakan; formerly, Babakishi), is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is situated along the eastern foothills of the Tsaghkunyats mountain range, upon a fertile slope. Early settlers of the village began immigrating to the area in 1829 from Bitlis, Artsap, Alashkert, Mush, Sasun, and Khoy. The community has a school, kindergarten, and a library. In a wooded area to the north of Buzhakan is the well-known 10th-14th century Teghenyats Monastery, and to the east of the village are the ruins of a 6th-7th century church.[2][3]
Buzhakan
Բուժական | |
|---|---|
 Buzhakan | |
| Coordinates: 40°27′19″N 44°31′14″E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Kotayk |
| Founded | 1829 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Zohrak Hovhannisyan |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.66 km2 (15.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,820 m (5,970 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 1,675[1] |
| • Density | 42.23/km2 (109.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 ( ) |
Gallery
Teghenyats Monastery, 10th-14th c.
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