Territory:                                    2,756 km² 
Population:                               132’925
Center:                                      Ashtarak
The main branch of economy:  agriculture

Aragatsotn region is named after the massive mountain (4095m / 13,435 ft.) that hovers over the northern reaches of Armenia. The name itself means ‘at the foot of’ or ‘the legs of’ Aragats. The region actually consists of three distinct geographical areas that made up previous administrative centers: Aparan, Ashtarak and Talin.

Geography
Aragatsotn province is situated in the territory lying between the capital Yerevan and the highest peak of RA-Aragats. In the West the territory stretches until the state border of Turkey. 
The region has a well-developed road network. The Yerevan-Tbilisi highway and the motor highways of national importance run through the territory of the Aragatsotn region. The territory of Aragatsotn province intersects RA principal railway. 

Economy and Science
This region is one of the scientific centers of Armenia. There are research institutes, engineering, and construction technology bureaus. The famous Observatory of Byurakan, the Institutes of Radiophysics and Electronics, Physical Researches of RA National Academy of Sciences are located in the province.
The main economy branches of the province are industry and agriculture. Industry is specialized in manufacture of food products and beverage, precious articles and exploiting of mines of building materials. Mt. Aragats is a dormant volcano, and as such contains large concentrations of volcanic rock (tufa, pumice, and perlite) as well as basalt, gypsum, pumice, andesite, limestone, marble, granite. Minerals include quartz, agate, obsidian, silver and copper.
The geographical position and climatic conditions of the Aragatsotn province are favorable for development of both plant growing (grain, potatoes, perennial grass, and forage crops) and cattle breeding. Agriculture is mainly specialized in plant growing and cattle breeding.

Tourist attraction
Eco-Travel economic opportunities for Aragatsotn region are first and foremost Mt. Aragats, which is considered one of the better moderate climbs in Europe, and among the most accessible. Mountain expeditions vary from the leisurely one day hike to the south peak, a 3 hour easy-moderate climb, to the rugged north peak, that requires an all-day climb on difficult rock cliffs.