Zhmerynka

Zhmerynka

Coordinates: 49°03′N 28°06′E / 49.05°N 28.1°E / 49.05; 28.1

Zhmerynka
Жмеринка
—  Town  —

Coat of arms
Country Ukraine
Oblast Vinnytsia
First mentioned 18th century
Area
 - Total 18.26 km2 (7.1 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 Zhmerynsky 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 / 49.05; 28.1.

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.

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