Hatsik, Shirak
Hatsik (Armenian: Հացիկ), formerly known as Toparli, is a village in the Shirak Province of Armenia.
Hatsik
Հացիկ | |
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  Hatsik | |
| Coordinates: 40°50′51″N 43°52′27″E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Shirak |
| Elevation | 1,650 m (5,410 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 937 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 ( ) |
Population
Population per years is the following.[1]
| Year | 1831 | 1897 | 1926 | 1939 | 1959 | 1970 | 1979 | 1989 | 2001 | 2004 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | 327 | 864 | 888 | 1068 | 879 | 894 | 820 | 925 | 1081 | 1163 | 937 |
Natural conditions
The climate is temperate. Winters are long and cold. There are severe winds snow storms. The annual precipitation is about 500 to 600 mm (20 to 24 in). Blach tuff and coal reserves are in the area. The village is located 4.5 km (2.8 mi) northeast of the regional capital of Gyumri. It is 1,650 m (5,410 ft) above sea level. The lowest temperature of -25% to +35%. The village is in a seismic zone where earthquakes are frequent.[2]
References
- "Dictionary of Armenian residences (Հայաստանի հանրապետության բնակավայրերի բառարան), page 120" (PDF). Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- SHIRAK
- Hatsik, Shirak at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazeteer: Armenia – World-Gazetteer.com
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
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