Norashen, Ararat
| Norashen Նորաշեն | |
|---|---|
|
Norashen (left) and Verin Artashat (right) as seen from the ruins of Dvin. | |
  Norashen Նորաշեն | |
| Coordinates: 40°00′15″N 44°35′41″E / 40.00417°N 44.59472°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Ararat |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Artush Sargsyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.14 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 3,311 |
Coordinates: 40°00′15″N 44°35′41″E / 40.00417°N 44.59472°E Norashen (Armenian: Նորաշեն; formerly, Verin Kurdkend) is a village in the Ararat Province of Armenia. It is located adjacent to the ruins of the ancient city of Dvin.
References
- Norashen, Ararat at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazeteer: Armenia – World-Gazetteer.com
- Kiesling, Rediscoving Armenia, p. 27, available online at the US embassy to Armenia's website
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
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