Akhtala
Ախթալա | |
|---|---|
 Akhtala with the monastery and fortress | |
 Seal | |
  Akhtala | |
| Coordinates: 41°08′00″N 44°46′00″E / 41.13333°N 44.76667°E | |
| Country |  Armenia |
| Province | Lori |
| Municipality | Akhtala |
| Established | 10th century |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Haykaz Khachikian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.3 km2 (1.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population (2011 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,092 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
| Website | Official website |
Akhtala (Armenian: Ախթալա), is a town and municipal community in the Lori Province of Armenia, located along the Shamlugh river, on the slopes of Lalvar mountain, at a distance of 186 km (116 mi) north of the capital Yerevan and 62 km (39 mi) north of provincial centre Vanadzor.
As per the 2011 census, Akhtala had a population of 2,092. Based on the 2016 official estimate, Akhtala's current population is around 1,300.