page_title: Akhtala
section_title: Economy
hierarchical_section_title: Akhtala / Economy
caption_attribution_description: English: Looking towards the gate of the monastery at Akhtala
context_page_description: Akhtala, is a town and municipal community in the Lori Province of Armenia, located along the Shamlugh river, on the slopes of Lalvar mountain, at a distance of 186 km north of the capital Yerevan and 62 km north of provincial centre Vanadzor.
  As per the 2011 census, Akhtala had a population of 2,092. Based on the 2016 official estimate, Akhtala's current population is around 1,300.
context_section_description: The area is rich with copper, lead and silver mines which are of industrial importance and are being utilized. The main industrial enterprise of the town is the "Akhtala Mining Plant" which is owned by the "Metal Prince" company. There are small manufacturing establishments in the town for food productions.
  The town has a state hospital, a hotel and a sanatorium.
  The main problems of the Akhtala are related to the reconstruction of the historical monuments. Environmental issues are also emerging in the small town including air and water pollution.
caption: Looking towards the gate of Akhtala Monastery
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