Tatev (village)
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Tatev is a village and rural community (municipality) in the Syunik Province
of Armenia
. Here is situated Tatev
monastery. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
(ARMSTAT) reported its population was 892 in 2010, down from 1,042 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...
. Here is situated Tatev
Tatev
The Monastery of Tatev is a 9th century Armenian monastery located in the Tatev village in Syunik Province in southern Armenia. The term "Tatev" usually refers to the monastery. It stands on a plateau on the edge of the deep gorge of the Orotan River...
monastery. 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 892 in 2010, down from 1,042 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.