Jermuk

Jermuk () 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 east of the provincial capital Yeghegnadzor. It was considered one of the popular destinations for medical tourism in the Soviet Union.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Jermuk
Settlement.native_name: Ջերմուկ
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Jermuk new mix 2013.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: From top left:Jermuk skyline • Arpa RiverSpa resorts • Jermuk Forest SanctuaryJermuk cableway • Jermuk WaterfallPanoramic view of Jermuk
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of Arms of Jermuk.png
Settlement.imagesize: 300px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Armenia#Vayots Dzor
Settlement.mapsize: 150px
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Vayots Dzor
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Jermuk
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.established_title: First mentioned
Settlement.established_date: 13th century
Settlement.area_total_km2: 9

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Ջերմուկ
Population: 5394
Area: 55.14
Elevation: 2080
Official website: jermuk.am
Image: Panorama vido de Ĝermuk.jpg
Dialing code: 287

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native label: Ջերմուկ
Commons category: Jermuk
postal code: 3701–3704

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Etymology
History
Geography and climate
Demographics
Culture
Transportation
Economy
Industry
Tourism
Sport
Twin towns – sister cities
Notable people
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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. As of the 2022 census, Jermuk had a population of 3,936, down from the 4,628 reported in the 2011 census.