Ajapnyak
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Ajapnyak is a district
of the Armenian capital Yerevan
, with a population over 125,000. It is situated northwest of the city centre.
Its name, literally "right bank", refers to its location on the right bank of Hrazdan river
. The administrative district of Ajapnyak has common borders with the districts of Arabkir
, Davtashen
, Kentron
, and Malatia-Sebastia. On the outer border it is adjacent to Armavir, Aragatsotn and Kotayk regions.
The district lies on the right bank of Hrazadan river, thus securing its connection with the majority of Yerevan through the Kyevian Bridge. It is divided into a group of smaller areas (neighborhoods) such as Ajapnyak (central part), Norashen (Kvartal 16), Nazarbekian (Kvartal 17), Silikian (Yerkrord Gyugh), Lukashin, Vahakni, Anastasavan and Cheryomushki.
Among the main streets of the district are Gevorg Chaush street, Halabian street and Zovuni street.
District
Districts are a type of administrative division, in some countries managed by a local government. They vary greatly in size, spanning entire regions or counties, several municipalities, or subdivisions of municipalities.-Austria:...
of the Armenian capital Yerevan
Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country...
, with a population over 125,000. It is situated northwest of the city centre.
Its name, literally "right bank", refers to its location on the right bank of Hrazdan river
Hrazdan River
The Hrazdan is a major river of Armenia. It starts at the northwest extremity of Lake Sevan and flows south through the Kotayk marz and Armenia's capital, Yerevan. It then joins the Aras River along the border with Turkey. A Hydro-electric plant is located on the Hrazdan river...
. The administrative district of Ajapnyak has common borders with the districts of Arabkir
Arabkir District
Arabkir District is a neighborhood that used to be a separate village in Yerevan, Armenia. At the census in 2001, it had a population of over 132,000. It is bordered by Hrazdan River to the north and west, the Kentron to the south, and Kanaker-Zeytun to the east. Its main thoroughfare is Komitas...
, Davtashen
Davtashen
Davtashen is a district of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. It is located northwest of Yerevan's Arabkir district, on the opposite side of the Hrazdan River.-Gallery:...
, Kentron
Kentron District
Kentron is a district of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. It comprises the city center.-Gallery:...
, and Malatia-Sebastia. On the outer border it is adjacent to Armavir, Aragatsotn and Kotayk regions.
The district lies on the right bank of Hrazadan river, thus securing its connection with the majority of Yerevan through the Kyevian Bridge. It is divided into a group of smaller areas (neighborhoods) such as Ajapnyak (central part), Norashen (Kvartal 16), Nazarbekian (Kvartal 17), Silikian (Yerkrord Gyugh), Lukashin, Vahakni, Anastasavan and Cheryomushki.
Among the main streets of the district are Gevorg Chaush street, Halabian street and Zovuni street.