Zhmerynka
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Coordinates: 49°03′N 28°06′E / 49.05°N 28.1°E
| Zhmerynka Жмеринка |
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| Country | Ukraine | ||
| Oblast | Vinnytsia | ||
| First mentioned | 18th century | ||
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| • Total | 18.26 km2 (7.05 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2001) | |||
| • Total | 40,300 | ||
Zhmerynka [ʒ’mærınkɑ:] (Ukrainian: Жмеринка, Russian: Жмеринка, translit. Zhmerinka, Polish: Żmerynka) is a town in the Vinnytska Oblast (province) of central Ukraine. Serving as the administrative center of the Zhmerynka Raion (district), the town itself is also designated as a separate community within the oblast, and is located at around 49°03′N 28°06′E / 49.05°N 28.1°E.
The current estimated population is around 37.000 (as of 2010).
Zhmerynka's first mention in recorded history was in the 17th century. Since incorporating as a town in 1903, it has become an important transportation centre in the area.
[edit] External links
- (Ukrainian) Site about Zhmerynka
- (Ukrainian) Unofficial site
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