Getargel

Getargel (Armenian: Գետարգել), formerly known as Radiokayanin kits (ռադիոկայանին կիծ), or SMO, is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.

Getragel
Գետարգել
Dzagavank Monastery in Getargel
Dzagavank Monastery in Getargel
Getragel is located in Armenia
Getragel
Getragel
Coordinates: 40°14′33″N 44°35′46″E
CountryArmenia
Marz (Province)Kotayk
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total795
Time zoneUTC+4 ( )

The Dzagavank Monastery, also known as the Surp Nshan Monastery of Getargel, is located on the village's southern outskirts. The monastery consists of two churches: the main church of Surp Nshan dating back to the 7th century, and the 13th-century two-story chapel. The monastic complex was entirely renovated between 2001 and 2004.

As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 795.[1] In addition to Armenians, the village has a Kurdish population.[2]

  • Church of Surp Nshan of Dzagavank Monastery of the 7th century
    Church of Surp Nshan of Dzagavank Monastery of the 7th century
  • The 13th-century chapel at Dzagavank Monastery
    The 13th-century chapel at Dzagavank Monastery

See also

References
  1. Kotayk population
  2. "Գետարգել համայնք" (in Armenian). Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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