The Debed community of Armenia’s Lori Province is located 25 km from the provincial center, in the forested agricultural zone of the Pambak River’s right tributary called Alereks, and 2,5 km from the Gyumri-Bagratashen highway.
In 1858, 17 families from the village of Marts moved here. Part of the population of the village are the descendants of the 1828-31 emigrants from Western Armenia. The other part migrated from Karabakh after the Lezgian invasions. Currently, the village has a population of about 850 people. Until July 2023, the village was called Debet.
The community is located at an altitude of 980-1080m above sea level. The area of Debed is mountainous with a mild climate. Winter lasts 140-160 days. The average annual air temperature is +32C. The absolute minimum temperature in winter is -28C, while the maximum temperature in summer is +35C. Annual rainfall is 660mm on average and 500mm in the vegetation period.
The population is mainly engaged in livestock farming. The last 3 years have seen a great rise in the development of agriculture and tourism.
Almost all streets of Debed are illuminated. The intercommunal road is being asphalted and within the frames of that, the intracommunal roads are also being asphalted. In the last two years, 8 guest houses were opened in the village, which also contributed to the development of tourism.
In 2018, COAF (Children of Armenia Fund) opened its SMART center in the village, which contributes to the development of children in the local and neighboring settlements.