Kanaker-Zeytun District

Kanaker-Zeytun
Քանաքեռ-Զեյթուն

View of Kanaker-Zeytun from Mother Armenia
Coordinates: 40°13′12″N 44°32′18″E / 40.22000°N 44.53833°E / 40.22000; 44.53833Coordinates: 40°13′12″N 44°32′18″E / 40.22000°N 44.53833°E / 40.22000; 44.53833
Country Armenia
Marz (Province) Yerevan
Government
  Mayor of District Gevork Ghazaryan
Area
  Total 8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation 1,280 m (4,200 ft)
Population (2011 census)
  Total 73,886
  Density 9,200/km2 (24,000/sq mi)
Time zone   (UTC+4)

Kanaker-Zeytun (Armenian: Քանաքեռ-Զեյթուն), is one of the 12 districts of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, located in the northeastern part of the city. As of the 2011 census, the population of the district is 73,886.

Located on a hill overlooking the central part of Yerevan, the administrative district of Kanaker-Zeytun has common borders with the districts of Avan, Arabkir, Kentron and Nor Nork. By the outer border it is adjacent to the provinces of Armavir, Aragatsotn and Kotayk.[1]

The district is unofficially divided into smaller neighborhoods such as Kanaker, Nor Zeytun and Monument.

History

Kanaker has developed as a satellite town of Yerevan throughout the history. With many historical churches and monuments, Kanaker was severely damaged in the earthquake of 1679. The town has played a key role in the Russian siege of Yerevan in 1827.

Many prominent figures of Armenian literature and art are natives of Kanaker such as historian Zakaria Kanakertsi, writer Khachatur Abovian and musician Djivan Gasparyan.

Nor Zeytun was founded between 1946-1948 by Armenian migrants who arrived from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Greece.

With the quick growth of the city of Yerevan, Kanaker and Nor Zeytun were gradually absorbed and became part of the Armenian capital. After the independence of Armenia, Kanaker and Nor Zeytun were merged and formed a single district within the capital Yerevan, under the name Kanaker-Zeytun.

Kanaker-Zeytun is a gradually developing district, with a population of m79,600 and an area of 8.1km².

The district is home to industrial plants including the Yerevan Champagne Wines Factory, the Coca-Cola Bottlers Armenia Factory and the Pepsi Bottlers Armenia Factory.

Streets and landmarks

Main streets

Landmarks

The Russian church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God
The French University in Armenia

Gallery

View of Kanaker-Zeytun from the east

References

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