Zhmerynka
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Zhmerynka Жмеринка |
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Country | Ukraine | ||
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Oblast | Vinnytsia | ||
First mentioned | 18th century | ||
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- Total | 18.26 km² (7.1 sq mi) | ||
Population (2001) | |||
- Total | 40,300 |
Zhmerynka (Ukrainian: Жмеринка, Russian: Жмеринка, translit. Zhmerinka, Polish: Żmerynka) is a city in the Vinnytsia Oblast (province) of western Ukraine. Serving as the administrative center of the Zhmerynsky Raion (district), the city itself is also designated as a separate raion within the oblast, and is located at around .
The current estimated population is around 40,300 (as of 2001).
Zhmerynka was first mention was recorded in the 17th Century. Since incorporating as a city in 1903, the city has become an important transportation center in the area.
[edit] External links
- (Ukrainian) Site about Zhmerynka
- (Ukrainian) Unofficial site
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