 Historically, the current territory of the town was part of the "Vostan Hayots" canton of Ayrarat province of Ancient Armenia.At an approximate height of 825 meters above sea level, the town is surrounded by the villages of Avshar at the northwest, and Ararat at the west and the south.The Goravan Sands Sanctuary is located at the northeast of the town, while the mountains of Urts dominate over the town from the east and the north.