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The village of Achajur is one of the oldest settlements of the region, and being second only to Koghb in population, its establishment at its present location having been recorded since the 16th century. The name Achajur (Eye-waters) comes from the old location of the village, a geographic point at which the people lived where two streams had an eye-shaped confluence. Achajur has always been noted for its population growth; the present village of Haghartsin was founded by people having relocated from Achajur. There are plenty of examples of monasteries, churches, khachkars and other places of historical interest in both the present and old location of the village. The 12th-century monastery of Makaravank is located seven kilometers from the village, at a height near woodland. Noted for its unique architectural style, it is partially in ruins.
A church dating from the mid-18th century can be found in the centre of the village. Constructed by Greek brothers Dmitri and Constantine, it is in great need of repair at present.
The first school at Achajur was founded in the 1880s, and the present secondary school has been functioning since 1937. Over the years, it has had thousands of alumni, of which 26 have turned out to be academicians of the highest degree, professors, PhDs, as well as high officials in the army, two generals, public officials, ministers.
In the past, the village had complete natural gas supply, electricity and paved roads; sports were a major pastime. As a result of wartime activities, the infrastructure, as well as the functioning of social and residential structures, has deteriorated.
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| Projects |
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Completed
ASIF-Local Government Training, school furniture 30 units
Primary Healthcare Development project -ambulatory construction (1999)
Ongoing
MCA-rehabilitation of Achajur-M2 road
MCC-rehabilitation of irrigation pipeline
World Vision-Area Development project
UNIFEM
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| General Information |
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| Distance from Yerevan |
60 km |
| Distance from Marz Center |
20 km |
| Distance from border |
4 km |
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| Altitude above sea level |
800 meter |
| Climate |
Moderate |
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| Historical monuments |
Makaravank monastic complex,11-13th cc. (needs renovation), Holy Mother-of-God Church, 19th c.(needs renovation) |
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| Population: |
4,374 |
| Households |
1,297 |
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| Total area |
2,978 hectares |
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| Pastures |
621 hectares |
| Arable land |
904.9 hectares |
| Orchards |
165.4 hectares |
| Forests |
282.1 hectares |
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| Land use |
Cattle-breeding, farming |
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| PROGRAM COMPONENTS |
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| Infrastructure Assessment |
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There is only partial supply of drinking water and irrigation.
The village has 50% natural gas supply.
Road conditions are deplorable.
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| Infrastructure priorities for the rural community of Achajur |
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| Infrastructure |
Priorities |
Total amount needed (AMD) |
Funding sources |
| Road |
Renovation of 4 km within village; renovation of 11.2 km Achajur-Makaravank road |
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Millennium Challenge Armenia-rehabilitation of Achajur-M2 road |
| Irrigation |
Reconstruction of existing or construction of new supply line |
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Millennium Challenge Armenia-rehabilitation of irrigation pipeline |
| Drinking water |
Reconstruction of existing or construction of new supply line |
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| Electricity |
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| Gas |
Construction of 7.5 km pipeline |
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Kindergarten
School |
Capital renovation of the school, with a gymnasium, heating, furnishing; construction of a kindergarten |
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| Health Care |
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| Telephone: Cell / Land |
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| Internet |
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| TV, radio |
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| Community / Cultural Center |
Capital renovation, construction, furnishing |
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| Lighting and Landscaping |
Set up orchards and vineyards, as well as supply with fresh grain seeds. |
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| Other |
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World Vision-Area Development project |
| Other |
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UN Development Fund for Women |
| Other |
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| Other |
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| TOTAL NEEDED |
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| Economic Assessment |
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The main occupations in the village are agriculture and animal husbandry.
A school with 1,176 students, a medical centre, a cultural centre, community centre, a playing field and sports school.
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