Urtsadzor
| Urtsadzor Ուրցաձոր | |
|---|---|
  Urtsadzor | |
| Coordinates: 39°54′45″N 44°49′03″E / 39.91250°N 44.81750°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Ararat |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 3,040 |
Coordinates: 39°54′45″N 44°49′03″E / 39.91250°N 44.81750°E Urtsadzor (Armenian: Ուրցաձոր), is a village in the Ararat Province of Armenia, containing the former village of Chimankend.
Nature
The village is located at semi-desert zone in the valley of Vedi River. There are about 15 pairs of White Storks breeding right in the village. Vicinity of the village have 131 species of butterflies and are recognized as Prime Butterfly Area.[1] Also number of bird species are recorded inside the village (e.g. Syrian Woodpecker, Levant Sparrowhawk, etc.) and its outskirts (e.g. Lanner Falcon, Grey-headed Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear, and others).[2]
References
External links
- Urtsadzor at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazeteer: Armenia – World-Gazetteer.com
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
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