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Avan Ավան | |
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 Panoramic view of Avan District from the Yerevan Football Academy | |
 Avan district shown in red | |
| Coordinates: 40°12′54″N 44°34′43″E / 40.21500°N 44.57861°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Yerevan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,275 m (4,183 ft) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 53,231 |
| • Density | 6,700/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
Avan (Armenian: Ավան վարչական շրջան, romanized: Avan varch’akan shrjan) is one of the 12 districts of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Originally an ancient village on a hill at the northeastern outskirts of Yerevan, Avan has been inhabited since pre-Christian times. In the 20th century, during the Soviet period, the village was incorporated into the capital Yerevan. According to the 2011 census, Avan has a population of 53,231. Avan is home to the oldest preserved church in Yerevan, the Katoghike Tsiranavor Church, which dates back to the late 6th century.