Jermuk

Jermuk
Ջերմուկ
From top left: Jermuk skyline • Arpa River Spa resorts • Jermuk Forest Sanctuary Jermuk cableway • Jermuk Waterfall Panoramic view of Jermuk
From top left:
Jermuk skyline • Arpa River
Spa resorts • Jermuk Forest Sanctuary
Jermuk cableway • Jermuk Waterfall
Panoramic view of Jermuk
Jermuk is located in Armenia
Jermuk
Jermuk
Jermuk is located in Vayots Dzor
Jermuk
Jermuk
Coordinates: 39°50′30″N 45°40′20″E / 39.84167°N 45.67222°E / 39.84167; 45.67222
Country Armenia
ProvinceVayots Dzor
MunicipalityJermuk
First mentioned13th century
Area
 • Total9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
2,080 m (6,820 ft)
Population
 • Total5,572
 • Density620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Websitejermuk.am
Jermuk at GEOnet Names Server

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 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]

  1. ^ Statistical Committee of Armenia. "2011 Armenia census, Vayots Dzor Province" (PDF).
  2. ^ Snow art fest is one more reason to pack your bag for Armenia
  3. ^ Jermuk economy
  4. ^ "The Main Results of RA Census 2022". Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia. Retrieved 24 February 2024.

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