Anipemza
| Anipemza Անիպեմզա | |
|---|---|
| community | |
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The ruins of Yererouk Basilica in Anipemza | |
  Anipemza | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′55″N 43°36′15″E / 40.44861°N 43.60417°ECoordinates: 40°26′55″N 43°36′15″E / 40.44861°N 43.60417°E | |
| Country |
 Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Shirak |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 523 |
| Time zone | (UTC+4) |
| Anipemza at GEOnet Names Server | |
Anipemza (Armenian: Անիպեմզա,Russian: Анипемза) is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 523 in 2010,[1] up from 349 at the 2001 census.[2]
Anipemza is located on Armenia-Turkey border on a bank of Akhurian River on which opposite coast there are ruins of the ancient Armenian city of Ani in Turkey. In 7 km to the north from village there is Ry station 'Ani' of Armenian Railway. Anipemza was founded in 4th century by Kamsarakan princes. The village Anipemza is well known for ruins of Yererouk basilica of 4th-5th century. Near to village the industrial complex of building materials (processing of Pumice, Tuff, Andesite) is located.
Population
Population per years is the following.[3]
| Year | 1831 | 1873 | 1931 | 1959 | 1972 | 1979 | 2001 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | 647 | 2359 | 529 | 1119 | 710 | 558 | 349 | 405 |
References
- ↑ "Marzes of the Republic of Armenia and Yerevan City in Figures, 2010" (PDF). National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT).
- ↑ Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
- ↑ "Dictionary of Armenian residences (Հայաստանի հանրապետության բնակավայրերի բառարան), page 21" (PDF). Retrieved April 18, 2014.
