Place in Lori, Armenia
Kachachkut (Armenian: Կաճաճկուտ) is a village in the Lori Province of Armenia.
History and Demographics
Previously, the village had the name of Sedvi. The first clear information about the population in the village was preserved in the first and last tsarist census of 1897.
The population of Katchachkut according to years was as follows.
Year
|
1897
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1926
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1939
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1959
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1970
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1979
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1989
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2001
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2011
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Residents
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29
|
391
|
663
|
653
|
701
|
483
|
476
|
537
|
393[2]
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Economy
The population is mainly engaged in animal husbandry, horticulture and cultivation.
Historical heritage sites
In the village, there is a 13th-century monastery. St. Nshan Monastic Complex of Sedvi is located to the south of the village of Kachachkut, in the Sedvi canyon. The monastic complex was built in the 13th century and it consists of St. Nshan Church, which is attached to the chapel, belfry, auxiliary buildings and the remains of the walls.
Tourism
Kachachkut is a popular destination for hiking and camping. There are forests nearby with blueberries and red raspberries. During the summer season locals collect and sell products to visitors of the village.
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References
External links
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Kachachkut.