Getargel (Armenian: Գետարգել), formerly known as Radiokayanin kits (ռադիոկայանին կիծ), or SMO, is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.

Getragel Գետարգել
Dzagavank Monastery in Getargel
Getragel
Coordinates: 40°14′33″N 44°35′46″E
Country	Armenia
Marz (Province)	Kotayk
Population  (2011 census)
• Total	795
Time zone	UTC+4 ( )

The Dzagavank Monastery, also known as the Surp Nshan Monastery of Getargel, is located on the village's southern outskirts. The monastery consists of two churches: the main church of Surp Nshan dating back to the 7th century, and the 13th-century two-story chapel. The monastic complex was entirely renovated between 2001 and 2004.

As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 795.[1] In addition to Armenians, the village has a Kurdish population..[2]

Gallery

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  Church of Surp Nshan of Dzagavank Monastery of the 7th century
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  The 13th-century chapel at Dzagavank Monastery

See also

• Kotayk Province

References

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