Buzhakan
Բուժական | |
|---|---|
  Buzhakan | |
| Coordinates: 40°27′19″N 44°31′14″E / 40.45528°N 44.52056°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Kotayk |
| Founded | 1829 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Manvel Davtyan |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.66 km2 (15.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,820 m (5,970 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,546[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+4 ( ) |
Buzhakan (Armenian: Բուժական), also Romanized as Bujhakan; formerly, Babakishi), is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is situated along the eastern foothills of the Tsaghkunyats mountain range, upon a fertile slope. Early settlers of the village began immigrating to the area in 1829 from Bitlis, Artsap, Alashkert, Mush, Sasun, and Khoy. The community has a school, kindergarten, and a library. In a wooded area to the north of Buzhakan is the well-known 10th-14th century Teghenyats Monastery, and to the east of the village are the ruins of a 6th-7th century church.[2][3]
- ^ "Kotayk (Armenia): Towns and Villages in Municipalities". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Budjakan (Kotayk)". CAA: Union of Communities of Armenia. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
- ^ Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 101. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.