What is "shvanidzor"

Shvanidzor (, ; also Astazur or Shvandor) is a village and rural community (municipality) in the South-East of Armenia in Syunik province ( marz). It borders with Islamic Republic of Iran. Distance between the community and Yerevan – 410 km, between the community and Kapan regional center – 102 km, between the community and the main highway- 17 km. The distance between the community and newly built Tsav-Shikahogh highway (which is alternative way to Iran) is 700m. Community lands stretch from 450 to 2864m, on the southern slopes of Meghri mountain range (Tsav-Shvanidzor pass), whereas the settlement itself is located in the forestry area at the bottom, at 630-760m above the sea level, in Astghadzor (Astazor) gorge.

The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 306 in 2010, down from 330 at the 2001 census. Main occupations are gardening, animal husbandry, bee-keeping.