Goris
Sign in to saveGoris ( ) is a town and the centre of the Goris Municipality in the Syunik Province in southern Armenia. Located in the valley of the Goris (or Vararak) River, it is 254 kilometres from the Armenian capital Yerevan and 67 kilometres from the provincial capital Kapan. Goris is the second largest city in Syunik in terms of population. As of the 2022 census, it had a population of 17,113, down from the 20,591 reported in the 2011 census. Goris is the seat of the Diocese of Syunik of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
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Goris is a town in southern Armenia's Syunik Province, located about 254 kilometers south of the capital Yerevan in a river valley. As the second-largest city in its province with a population of around 17,000 people, it serves as an important regional center and the seat of the local Armenian Apostolic Church diocese.
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- From top left:Downtown Goris • Goris gate Zangezur Mountains around GorisBell Monument • Settlement of old KoresGrigor Tatevatsi statueSurp Hripsimé Basilica • Saint Gregory Cathedral
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24 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Ancient history and Middle Ages
- Persian rule
- Russian rule
- Brief independence (1918–1921)
- Soviet era
- Post-independence
- Geography and climate
- Demographics
- Population
- Religion
- Government
- Culture
- Transportation
- Economy
- Education
- Sports
- International relations
- Twin towns
- Notable people
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Goris ( ) is a town and the centre of the Goris Municipality in the Syunik Province in southern Armenia. Located in the valley of the Goris (or Vararak) River, it is 254 kilometres from the Armenian capital Yerevan and 67 kilometres from the provincial capital Kapan. Goris is the second largest city in Syunik in terms of population. As of the 2022 census, it had a population of 17,113, down from the 20,591 reported in the 2011 census. Goris is the seat of the Diocese of Syunik of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Goris is considered one of the most important historical and cultural sites of Armenia. It is often regarded as the cultural center of Syunik. Because of this, it is a favored tourist destination for both local and foreign travelers and has a large number of hotels and inns.