Gugark (village)

40°48′26″N 44°32′17″E / 40.80722°N 44.53806°E / 40.80722; 44.53806

Gugark
Գուգարք
Gugark is located in Armenia
Gugark
Gugark
Coordinates: 40°48′26″N 44°32′17″E / 40.80722°N 44.53806°E / 40.80722; 44.53806
CountryArmenia
Marz (Province)Lori
Elevation
1,325 m (4,347 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total4,278
Time zoneUTC+4 ( )

Gugark (Armenian: Գուգարք), formerly known as Meghrut, is a major village in the Lori Province of Armenia, named for the province of Gugark in Greater Armenia. It borders with Vanadzor, being 2 km south-east, and is situated along the Debed River. The village is 1,325 meters above sea level. It was renamed from Meghrut to Gugark on May 25, 1983.