Horbategh
Horbategh () is a village in the Yeghegis Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia. It is located 20 km north of the Province center, on the southern slopes of the Vardenis mountains, alongside the Artabun River. Geography It is located near Yeghegnadzor city of the Vayots Dzor Province, in the northeastern part of the Yeghegnadzor-Selim highway. The village is 23 kilometers away from Yeghegnadzor, the Province center, and 12 kilometers from the main Republican road. Situated at an elevation of 1850 m above sea level, the village is surrounded by towering mountains with peaks. These mountains serve as a source of springs, providing the village with drinking and irrigation water. The village borders the rural communities of Artabuynk, Shatin, Yeghegis, and Salli. Climate The climate is cold in winter and cool in summer. Dry and drought years occur frequently. Population According to the results of the RA 2011 census, Horbategh had a recorded permanent population of 242 individuals, with a current population of 232 people. Prior to 1918, the village was populated by Azerbaijanis, but afterward, it became predominantly inhabited by Armenians. The population dynamics of Horbategh over the years: Occupation The village consists of 92 households, and agriculture serves as the primary economic activity. The residents are primarily involved in arable farming and animal husbandry. The village encompasses 1136.8 hectares of pasturelands, 6.9 hectares of arable lands, and 197 hectares of grasslands. Historical and cultural sites In Horbategh, the Saint Archangels church can be found, constructed in 1692, along with khachkars (cross-stones) dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Public facilities There is a secondary school, a medical station, and a communication unit in the village. Gallery References External links Populated places in Vayots Dzor Province