| History |
| |
Haghpat has been inhabited since the 8th century BC, and many bronze artifacts are found there.
The village is in the Tumanian subregion of Lori.
Haghpat is worth visiting due largely to the significant Haghpat monastery complex located there. This fortified monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanush around 976. It includes the St. Nshan church, built in 991 by the brothers Smbat and Gurgen Bagratuni.
|
| |
| |
| Projects |
| |
Completed
Armenian Educational Foundation-reconstruction of school (2002)
UN food for work project-Renovation of kindergarten and school sport hall (2002), drinking water pipeline restoration (2005)
Hay Dprots Fund-school furniture (2005)
Ongoing
RA MoA, WB RESCADP Roads, irrigation, drinking water, electricity, gas
|
| |
| |
| General Information |
| |
| Distance from Yerevan |
200 km |
| Distance from Marz Center |
60 km |
| Distance from border |
20 km |
|
|
| Altitude above sea level |
1,000 meter |
| Climate |
Moderate |
| |
|
| Historical monuments |
Haghpat monastery complex, X-XIII c. |
|
|
| Population: |
729 |
| Households |
270 |
|
|
| Total area |
181 hectares |
| Of which: |
|
| Pastures |
0 hectares |
| Arable land |
0 hectares |
| Orchards |
0 hectares |
| Forests |
0 hectares |
|
|
| Land use |
|
|
| |
| |
| PROGRAM COMPONENTS |
| |
| Infrastructure Assessment |
| |
Haghpat has remote lands (about 200 ha) some 10 km away from the village in mountains, suitable for pasturing animals and cultivating some crops. However because of the lack of descent road leading to that area, locals are not able to utilize the lands properly.
The inaccessibility between the main centres in Haghpat makes its economical development a serious encumbrance.
The absence of places for amusements doesn't give locals the possibility to have the right revenue of Haghpat's side seeing places.
As there is no running water in Haghpat locals can not use its limited arable lands.
Almost a decade ago number of animal started going down because of the bad agricultural situation and low quality of animal husbandry.
The agricultural machines being used are out of date which makes having a good harvest and other agricultural productivities difficult.
|
| |
| |
| Infrastructure priorities for the rural community of Haghpat |
| |
| Infrastructure |
Priorities |
Total amount needed (AMD) |
Funding sources |
| Road |
Rehabilitation of 6 km intracommunity roads. Repair 5 km road leading from main road to village |
|
RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
| Irrigation |
The internal network and 6 km of supplying pipeline (width 200 mm) is obsolete, the water wastefully flows all over the village. |
|
RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
| Drinking water |
Drinking water supply satisfies only 30% of villages needs. 3 km pipeline (width 100 mm) rehabilitation |
|
RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
| Electricity |
|
|
RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
| Gas |
7 km internal network restoration |
|
RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
Kindergarten
School |
Repair and furnish kindergarten (for 20 children) The school (107 students) was partially renovated in 2002; needs to be completed and furnished |
|
|
| Health Care |
Repair and furnish |
|
|
| Telephone: Cell / Land |
The local subscribers are connected to an obsolete analogue exchange, therefore the quality of service is very bad within the community |
|
|
| Internet |
|
|
|
| TV, radio |
|
|
|
| Community / Cultural Center |
Renovation and furnishing Repair and furnish |
|
|
| Lighting and Landscaping |
|
|
|
| Other |
|
|
|
| Other |
|
|
|
| Other |
|
|
|
| Other |
|
|
|
| TOTAL NEEDED |
|
| |
| |
| Economic Assessment |
| |
Haghpat could easily become a tourist hub. Near Haghpat there are several sites worth visiting such as the famous Sanahin Monastery complex (built in 1192), Odzun church (VII c.), and many other historical monuments. Development of Bed and Breakfast/ hotel locations would allow visitors to stay in the village for more than one day visits. Tourism and hospitality training for Haghpat residents working in the tourist sector would help the development of the hospitality business. A boost in the catering sector and in turn, the agricultural production sector could be seen as a result of a larger hospitality sector.
Considering the proposed development of hospitality business in this community it would be expedient to initiate development of organic food production that could include horticulture crops, berries, various dairy products, honey, and herbs.
Restoration of irrigation system and development of marketing channels for future crops are of key importance. In the community in 2005, they produced cereals (68400 kilos), potatoes (37000 kilos), and vegetables (12800 kilos).
An irrigation system would also allow for the growth of rich fodder, thus allowing for an increase in the productivity of the some 200 milk cows in the village. Cattle breeding would also help increase the productivity of milk from 15%-20%. New machinery for general farming and horticulture will allow for a full realization of the local agricultural potential.
There are no production factories. There are two trade and service stores. There are 52 hectares of pastures and there are 129 hectares of cultivated lands, not all of which are used to their potential.
The community does not have an agricultural production center. The community has a veterinarian, who has the capability to give vaccinations to animals.
|
| |
| |
| Images from Haghpat |
| |
|
Share this page with your Facebook friends! 
The Armenia Fund Launches Khashtarak Health Clinic Restoration Project