| Anipemza Անիպեմզա |
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Anipemza
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| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Shirak |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 523 |
| Time zone | (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | (UTC+5) |
| Anipemza at GEOnet Names Server | |
Anipemza (Armenian: Անիպեմզա,Russian: Анипемза) is a village and rural community (municipality) in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 523 in 2010,[1] up from 349 at the 2001 census.[2]
Anipemza is located on Armenia-Turkey border on a bank of Akhurian River on which opposite coast there are ruins of the ancient Armenian city of Ani in Turkey. In 7 km to the north from village there is Ry station 'Ani' of Armenian Railway. Anipemza was founded in 4th century by Kamsarakan princes. The village Anipemza is well-known for ruins of Yererouk basilica of 4th-5th century. Near to village the industrial complex of building materials (processing of Pumice, Tuff, Andesite) is located.