| History |
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Until the end of the 1940s, the village was named Ghaplis. According to some sources the present community moved to this area in 1820-30s from Alashkert.
Remains of prehistoric constructions, ancient relics, and ruins of a 10-12th century fortress are found in the village.
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| Projects |
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Completed
ASIF-financial support, ICHD-local government training, 2001-2002
IFAD-rehabilitation of the drinking water pipeline and construction of a local medical unit
Ongoing
MoA, WB-RESCADP road, irrigation, drinking water, electricity, gas
SHEN - construction/12 000 USD/, furnishing, equipment of aid station /16 000 USD/
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| General Information |
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| Distance from Yerevan |
110 km |
| Distance from Marz Center |
20 km |
| Distance from border |
4 km |
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| Altitude above sea level |
1450 meter |
| Climate |
Mountainous |
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| Historical monuments |
Ruins of a prehistoric fortress |
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| Population: |
1055 |
| Households |
241 |
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| Total area |
3300 hectares |
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| Pastures |
0 hectares |
| Arable land |
0 hectares |
| Orchards |
0 hectares |
| Forests |
0 hectares |
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| Land use |
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| PROGRAM COMPONENTS |
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| Infrastructure Assessment |
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The village has an electrical flour mill.
There are several small shops in the village
The roads are bad and public transportation is not efficient. The phone lines malfunction.
The village has the potential to become a tourist area.
The small hill south of the village can potentially be used for residential construction
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| Infrastructure priorities for the rural community of Gusanagyugh |
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| Infrastructure |
Priorities |
Total amount needed (AMD) |
Funding sources |
| Road |
5 km repair, asphalting |
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RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
| Irrigation |
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RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
| Drinking water |
4 km pipeline construction |
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RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
| Electricity |
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RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
| Gas |
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RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project |
Kindergarten
School |
School renovation is needed. Kindergarten renovation and furnishing is needed |
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| Health Care |
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| Telephone: Cell / Land |
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| Internet |
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| TV, radio |
6 TV channels received |
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| Community / Cultural Center |
Renovation and furnishing of cultural center |
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| Lighting and Landscaping |
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| Other |
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| Other |
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| Other |
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| Other |
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| TOTAL NEEDED |
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| Economic Assessment |
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Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main sources of employment in the village, which has 214 hectares of pasture and 1,006 hectares of arable land. The main crop is wheat. Farm products are sold at the market. There are around 3620 heads of cattle, 1439 domesticated birds, 112 beehives.
In 2005 the community produced 1050 tons of wheat and around 150 tons of meat.
The village has 25 tractors of different capacities, 20 trucks, 9 ploughs, 5 harvesting combines, and 2 harvesting machines. All agricultural machinery is obsolete. The community needs wheat combines. Supply of fertilizers and seeds is scarce and irregular.
The early 20th century church has been partially renovated by the community but the roof and one of the walls need to be repaired.
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