Gugark (village)
40°48′26″N 44°32′17″E / 40.80722°N 44.53806°E
Gugark
Գուգարք | |
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| Coordinates: 40°48′26″N 44°32′17″E / 40.80722°N 44.53806°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Lori |
| Elevation | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,278 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 ( ) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 |
Gugark (Armenian: Գուգարք), formerly known as Meghrut, is a major village in the Lori Province of Armenia, named for the province of Gugark in Greater Armenia. It borders with Vanadzor, being 2 km south-east, and is situated along the Debed River. The village is 1,325 meters above sea level. It was renamed from Meghrut to Gugark on May 25, 1983.