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Zangakatun

Ararat, Armenia · Asia

About Zangakatun

Zangakatun is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Yelpin, 42km from Garni Temple.

Zangakatun is a town located in Ararat, Armenia. With a population of 1,170, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Zangakatun sits in Armenia. It's in the Asia/Yerevan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zangakatun to your route.

About Zangakatun

Zangakatun (Armenian: Զանգակատուն) is a village in the Ararat Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia. Zangakatun is the birthplace and burial site of Paruyr Sevak; his house is a museum. The village is also home to a 10th-century chapel.

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Zangakatun offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Zangakatun located?

Zangakatun is located in Ararat, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 39.8223 latitude, 45.0417 longitude.

What is the population of Zangakatun?

Zangakatun has a population of approximately 1,170 people, making it a town in Armenia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,170
Continent
Asia
Country
Armenia
Region
Ararat
Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Coordinates
39.8223, 45.0417

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Worth the detour from Zangakatun

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Noravank Monastery

A 13th-century monastery tucked into a narrow gorge of red cliffs, famous for its unique two-story Surb Astvatsatsin church with cantilevered stairway.

22 km · about 25 min drive

historic highway

Orbelian's Caravanserai (Vardenyats Pass)

Best-preserved caravanserai in Armenia, built in 1332 at the 2,410 m Vardenyats (Selim) Pass on the Silk Road: the hairpin climb between Yeghegnadzor and Lake Sevan is a classic drive.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Geghard Monastery

A UNESCO partially rock-cut medieval monastery with extraordinary acoustics, said to house the spear that pierced Christ's side at the crucifixion.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Khor Virap

An iconic Armenian monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years, offering the most famous view of Ararat.

40 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Garni Temple

The only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded temple in the former Soviet Union, a 1st-century pagan shrine overlooking the dramatic Azat River gorge.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Zangakatun

  • 22 kmOrbelian's Caravanserai (Vardenyats Pass)Best-preserved caravanserai in Armenia, built in 1332 at the 2,410 m Vardenyats (Selim) Pass on the Silk Road: the hairpin climb between Yeghegnadzor and Lake Sevan is a classic drive.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Zangakatun.

Yelpin

🇦🇲 Armenia

6 km awayPop. 1,246

Rind

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13 km awayPop. 1,510

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🇦🇲 Armenia

16 km awayPop. 1,986

Areni

🇦🇲 Armenia

16 km awayPop. 1,997

Sedarak

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

18 km awayPop. 1,853

Heydarabad

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

20 km away

Armash

🇦🇲 Armenia

21 km awayPop. 2,678

Arpi

🇦🇲 Armenia

21 km awayPop. 1,161

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