Karmirgyugh (Armenian: Կարմիրգյուղ, transliterated as Karmirgyugh) is a rural settlement in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Administratively, it forms part of the Ashtarak Municipality. The name of the village translates from Armenian as “Red Village,” a designation possibly derived from the color of the local soil or historical events associated with the area.
Geography
Karmirgyugh is situated in western Armenia, approximately 12 km north‑west of the provincial capital Ashtarak. The village lies at an elevation of about 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by a landscape of rolling hills and agricultural land.
History
The settlement’s origins trace back to the early 19th century, when Armenian families migrated to the area during the period of Russian imperial expansion in the South Caucasus. Historical records indicate that the village was formally established in the 1820s, though archaeological evidence of earlier habitation in the surrounding region has been documented.
Demographics
According to the 2011 national census of Armenia, Karmirgyugh had a permanent resident population of 1,236 individuals, predominantly ethnic Armenians. The village’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with residents engaged in the cultivation of grains, orchard fruits, and livestock rearing.
Infrastructure
Karmirgyugh possesses basic communal facilities, including a primary school, a medical point, and a cultural center that hosts local events and festivities. The village is connected to the regional road network via a secondary road linking it to Ashtarak and neighboring settlements.
Cultural Heritage
The village is home to a small 19th‑century Armenian Apostolic Church, dedicated to Saint Gregory the Illuminator, which serves as a focal point for religious and cultural activities. Annual celebrations of the village’s founding day are marked by communal gatherings and traditional music.
References
- National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia, 2011 Census Results.
- “Administrative Division of Armenia,” Republic of Armenia Ministry of Territorial Administration.
Note: Information presented reflects data available from official Armenian government sources and published census records.