Shvanidzor (Armenian: , pronounced [ˈʃvɑnidzɔɾ]; also Astazur or Shvandor) is a village and rural community (municipality) in the South-East of Armenia in Syunik province (marz). It borders with Islamic Republic of Iran. Distance between the community and Yerevan – 410 km, between the community and Kapan regional center – 102 km, between the community and the main highway- 17 km. The distance between the community and newly built Tsav-Shikahogh highway (which is alternative way to Iran) is 700m. Community lands stretch from 450 to 2864m, on the southern slopes of Meghri mountain range (Tsav-Shvanidzor pass), whereas the settlement itself is located in the forestry area at the bottom, at 630-760m above the sea level, in Astghadzor (Astazor) gorge.