Spitak
- For the nearby village, see Spitak (village).
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| Spitak Սպիտակ |
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| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Lori |
| Founded | 17th century |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gagik Sahakyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 12,881 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | (UTC+4) |
| Website | Official website |
| Sources: Population[1] | |
Spitak (Armenian: Սպիտակ), is a town in the Lori Province at the northern part of Armenia. It was almost entirely destroyed as a result of the devastating 1988 earthquake, and was subsequently rebuilt in a slightly different location.
The word "spitak" means "white" in the Armenian.
Spitak was formerly known as Amamth and Hamamlu.
As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 12,881.
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Sister cities
Gallery
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Spitak Holy Resurrection Church.jpg
Holy Resurrection Church of Spitak
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The metallic church in Spitak cemetery
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Spitak central square
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View from the town
See also
References
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