Vorotan
The Vorotan, or Bargushad, is a transboundary river in the South Caucasus that is the largest right tributary of the Hakari river. It starts from the northwestern slopes of the Syunik Plateau, from the Tsalk pond and adjacent springs at an altitude of 3,045…Places of Interest
Highlights include Tatev Hydropower Plant.
Tatev Hydropower Plant
Power station
Photo: Haik Petrosian, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Vorotan Cascade, or the ContourGlobal Hydro Cascade, is a cascade on the Vorotan River in Syunik Province, Armenia. It was built to produce hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Eyvazlı and Vorotan.
Eyvazlı
Locality
Eyvazlı is a village in the Qubadli District of Azerbaijan. The European route E117, specifically the section between the Armenian cities of Goris and Kapan, passes through the village.
Vorotan
Village
Photo: Moreau.henri, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vorotan is a village in the Goris Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia.
Khot
Village
Photo: Well-read MountainMan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Khot is a village in the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia. It is located on the left side of the Vorotan river, 67 kilometers from the regional center of Kapan. Khot is situated 5 km west of Vorotan.
Vorotan
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Armenia, Caucasus, Asia
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Latitude
39.43048° or 39° 25′ 50″ northLongitude
46.38892° or 46° 23′ 20″ eastElevation
715 metres (2,346 feet)Open location code
8HF8C9JQ+5HGeoNames ID
11329197
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In Other Languages
“Vorotan” goes by many names.
- Armenian: “Vorotan”
- Armenian: “Որոտան”
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