Simeiz
Simeiz
Сімеїз | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 44°24′21″N 33°59′24″E / 44.40583°N 33.99000°E | |
| Republic | Crimea |
| Municipality | Yalta Municipality |
| Local council | Simeiz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mykola Makarenko |
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 2,604 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 98680 — 98682 |
| Area code | +380-654 |
| Climate | Cfa |
Simeiz (Ukrainian: Сімеїз; Russian: Симеиз; Crimean Tatar: Simeiz) is a resort town, an urban-type settlement in Yalta Municipality in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, a territory recognized by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine and incorporated by Russia as the Republic of Crimea. Its name is of Greek origin (σημαία 'flag' + -εις, a plural suffix). The town is located by the southern slopes of the main range of Crimean Mountains at the base of Mount Kosh-Kaya, 18 kilometers (11 mi) west from Yalta. Population: 2,604 (2014 Census).