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The name Hrazdan is derived from the Middle-Persian name Frazdān, related to Zoroastrian mythology.

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Hrazdan

Armenia

Country
Armenia
Population
41.6K
Coordinates
40.50, 44.76
1312th most populous city in the world

Hrazdan is a town and urban municipal community in Armenia serving as the administrative centre of Kotayk Province, located 45 kilometres northeast of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 44,231.

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Hrazdan became part of the independent Armenia in May 1918 after the Armenian victory over the Turks.

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Hrazdan

Armenia

Country
Armenia
Population
41.6K
Coordinates
40.50, 44.76
1312th most populous city in the world

Hrazdan is a town and urban municipal community in Armenia serving as the administrative centre of Kotayk Province, located 45 kilometres northeast of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 44,231.

From the “History” section

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Hrazdan has an average elevation of 1,675 meters above sea level.

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Hrazdan

Armenia

Country
Armenia
Population
41.6K
Coordinates
40.50, 44.76
1312th most populous city in the world

Hrazdan is a town and urban municipal community in Armenia serving as the administrative centre of Kotayk Province, located 45 kilometres northeast of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 44,231.

From the “Geography and climate” section

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The Hrazdan Drama Theatre was founded in 1953.

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Hrazdan

Armenia

Country
Armenia
Population
41.6K
Coordinates
40.50, 44.76
1312th most populous city in the world

Hrazdan is a town and urban municipal community in Armenia serving as the administrative centre of Kotayk Province, located 45 kilometres northeast of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 44,231.

From the “Culture” section

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Hrazdan is home to the only field hockey venue in Armenia, with a capacity of 1,500 seats.

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Hrazdan

Armenia

Country
Armenia
Population
41.6K
Coordinates
40.50, 44.76
1312th most populous city in the world

Hrazdan is a town and urban municipal community in Armenia serving as the administrative centre of Kotayk Province, located 45 kilometres northeast of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 44,231.

From the “Sport” section

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