Zhmerynka

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Coordinates: 51°13′N, 33°12′E

Zhmerynka
Жмеринка
Coat of arms of Zhmerynka
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 (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 51°13′N, 33°12′E.

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.

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The train station in Zhmerynka.
The train station in Zhmerynka.