Berd

Berd (Armenian: Բերդ), is a town and urban municipal community in the Tavush Province of Armenia. Formerly known as Berdagyugh, Gamma, Tavuzghala, Tauzkend, Tovuz, Volorut, Shlorut, and Ghalakyand, it is to the left of the Tavush river, 211 kilometres (131 miles) from Yerevan, surrounded by low mountains.

For the river in Russia, see Berd (river). For the acronym BERD, see European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Berd
Բերդ
General view of Berd
Berd
Բերդ
Coordinates: 40°52′51″N 45°23′30″E
Country Armenia
MarzTavush Province
Founded10th century
Area
 • Total3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total7,957
 • Density2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (GMT)
Sources: Population[1]

Near the city are the ruins of the Tavush fortress (10th century) and the Nor Varagavank and Khoranashat monasteries (12th century). Other monasteries nearby include Shkhmuradi, Srveghi, and Kaptavank.

Etymology

Berd means "fortress" in Armenian.

History

Historically, the area of modern-day Berd was part of the Tuchkatak canton of Utik, the 12th province of Greater Armenia.

Geography

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 7,957.

The population are mainly Armenians. However the town is home to around 200 Udis, who also belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Culture

Transportation

Economy

Berd and the surrounding areas are a major centre for agricultural products in Armenia. Fruits, tobacco and other types are produced in the surrounding farms. Other notable industries of Berd include wine-making, bee-keeping and granary.

Education

Sport
  • Berd
  • Tavush fortress
  • Mashtots Avenue
  • The town of Berd
  • Berd landscape
  • The church of Surp Hovhannes

References
  1. 2011 Armenia census, Tavush Province
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