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Buzhakan

Buzhakan
Բուժական
Buzhakan  Բուժական is located in Armenia
Buzhakan  Բուժական
Buzhakan
Բուժական
Coordinates: 40°27′19″N 44°31′14″E / 40.45528°N 44.52056°E / 40.45528; 44.52056Coordinates: 40°27′19″N 44°31′14″E / 40.45528°N 44.52056°E / 40.45528; 44.52056
Country Armenia
Marz (Province) Kotayk
Founded 1829
Government
 • Mayor Manvel Davtyan
Area
 • Total 39.66 km2 (15.31 sq mi)
Elevation 1,820 m (5,970 ft)
Population (2008)
 • Total 1,822
 • Density 46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone   (UTC+4)

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.

Teghenyats Monastery, 10th-14th c.


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