Halidzor
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Halidzor is a village and rural community (municipality) in the Syunik Province
of Armenia
. The Halidzor Fortress
is nearby. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
(ARMSTAT) reported its population was 707 in 2010, up from 602 at the 2001 census.
The village hosts a station of the Wings of Tatev
- the world longest non-stop double track aerial tramway.
Syunik
Syunik is the southernmost province of Armenia. It borders the Vayots Dzor marz to the north, Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave to the west, Karabakh to the east, and Iran to the south. Its capital is Kapan. Other important cities and towns include Goris, Sisian, Meghri, Agarak, and Dastakert...
of Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
. The Halidzor Fortress
Halidzor Fortress
The fortress of Halidzor is located along a hill overlooking the Voghji River to the north, near the village of Kapan in the Syunik Province of Armenia.- History :Halidzor was originally built in the 17th century to serve as a nunnery...
is nearby. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
National Statistical Service of Republic of Armenia is the national statistical agency of Armenia.The statistical institution started its main activity from January 7, 1922 and was called Statistical Department of Soviet Socialist Republic of Armenia...
(ARMSTAT) reported its population was 707 in 2010, up from 602 at the 2001 census.
The village hosts a station of the Wings of Tatev
Wings of Tatev
Wings of Tatev is a cableway between Halidzor and the Tatev monastery in Armenia. It is the longest reversible aerial tramway built in one section only...
- the world longest non-stop double track aerial tramway.