Dilijan

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Dilijan Դիլիջան
From top left: Haghartsin Monastery • Lake Parz UWC Dilijan • Sharambeyan street of old Dilijan Downtown Dilijan • Dilijan skyline Panoramic view of Dilijan
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Coordinates: 40°44′27″N 44°51′47″E / 40.74083°N 44.86306°E / 40.74083; 44.86306
Country	Armenia
Province	Tavush
Municipality	Dilijan
Government
• Mayor	Armen Santrosyan
Area
• Total	13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation	1,500 m (4,900 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	17,712
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+4 (AMT)
Website	Official website, www.dilijan.am
Dilijan at GEOnet Names Server

Dilijan (Armenian: Դիլիջան) is a spa town and urban municipal community in the Dilijan Municipality of the Tavush Province of Armenia. The town is one of the most important resorts in Armenia, situated within the Dilijan National Park. The forested town is home to numerous Armenian artists, composers, and filmmakers and features some traditional Armenian architecture. The town is often referred to as the Armenian Switzerland or Little Switzerland by the locals.

Sharambeyan Street in the city centre, has been preserved and maintained as the heart of Dilijan's old town, complete with craftsman's workshops, a gallery and a museum. Hiking, mountain biking, and picnicking are popular recreational activities. As of the 2011 census, Dilijan has a population of 17,712.^[1] Dilijan is currently the fastest-growing urban settlement in Armenia.^[2]