Kapan
Kapan
Կապան | |
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Location of Kapan in Armenia | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′04″N 46°24′54″E / 39.20111°N 46.41500°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Province | Syunik |
| Municipality | Kapan |
| First mentioned | 5th century |
| City status | 1938 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gevorg Parsyan |
| Area | |
• Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 910 m (2,990 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 32,780 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
| Postal code | 3301-3308 |
| Area code | (+374) 285 |
| Website | Official website |
Kapan (Armenian: Կապան [kɑˈpɑn]) is a town in southeast Armenia, serving as the administrative centre of the Kapan Municipality and also as the provincial capital of Syunik Province. It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup. Kapan is the most populous town in the Syunik Province as well as the entire region of southern Armenia. According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 census. According to the 2022 census, the current population of the town is around 32,780.