Jermuk
Town in Vayots Dzor, Armenia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jermuk (Armenian: Ջերմուկ) is a mountain spa town and the centre of the Jermuk Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in southern Armenia, at a road distance of 53 km (33 mi) east of the provincial capital Yeghegnadzor. It was considered one of the popular destinations for medical tourism in the Soviet Union.[2]
Jermuk
Ջերմուկ | |
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Coordinates: 39°50′30″N 45°40′20″E | |
Country | Armenia |
Province | Vayots Dzor |
Municipality | Jermuk |
First mentioned | 13th century |
Area | |
• Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,080 m (6,820 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 5,572 |
• Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
Website | jermuk |
Jermuk at GEOnet Names Server |
Jermuk is known for its hot springs and mineral water brands bottled in the town. It is attractive for its fresh air, waterfall, artificial lakes, walking trails, the surrounding forests and mineral water pools. The town is being redeveloped to become a modern center of tourism and health services. It is also being set up to become a major chess centre, with numerous chess international tournaments scheduled in the town.[3] As of the 2022 census, Jermuk had a population of 3,936, down from the 4,628 reported in the 2011 census.[4]