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Abastumani, Georgia

Samtskhe-Javakheti · Georgia

Abastumani is a small town in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia with a population of 579. Elevation: 4,521 ft (1,378 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

579 Population 1/sq mi density
4,521 ft Elevation 1,378 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Abastumani

Abastumani

Abastumani is a small town (daba) and climatic spa in Adigeni Municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia. It is located on the southern slopes of the Meskheti Range, in the small river valley of Otskhe, 25 km northeast of Adigeni and 28 km west of Akhaltsikhe. As of the 2014 census, it had a population of 937. The Georgian National Astrophysical Observatory is located at Abastumani. In February 2026, the Georgian government established a 52-kilometre-diameter no-fly zone over Abastumani extending from ground to unlimited altitude, effective 16 April 2026; officially intended to protect the Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory, an RFE/RL investigation linked the closure to the private interests of Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party, who has maintained a residence and extensive land holdings in the town since 2018.

People

Population579
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Population579
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Coordinates41.7534°, 42.8320°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceSamtskhe-Javakheti
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.9 inches (28 cm)

About Abastumani

Abastumani is a small town in Georgia (Samtskhe-Javakheti) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet (1,378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Abastumani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Georgia avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Area457.9 sq mi (1,186.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates41.7534°N, 42.8320°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Georgia avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 22, 2024.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 104 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 125 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 121 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 113 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 109 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 120 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 85 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 127 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 97 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 124 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 115 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 115 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 118 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 106 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 27 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 128 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 88 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 123 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 100 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 76 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 173 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 178 km
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in

Abastumani has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Abastumani

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Khevasheni Public School
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Museums in Abastumani

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum named after Ivane Javakhishvili

Libraries in Abastumani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Akhaltsikhe Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Abastumani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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Hotels in Abastumani

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abastumani Residence
Green Hotel Abastumani
Iveria
Kapa
Lalo
Ojakhuri
Sairme hotel
Villa Abastumani

Restaurants in Abastumani

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ifani
Sakalmakhe

Cafes in Abastumani

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

#Bakery
Ojakhuri

Castles in Abastumani

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Melnisi (Tamari) castle
Queen Tamara's Fortress
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Clinics in Abastumani

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abastumani Lung Center

Stadiums & Teams in Abastumani

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Ski Resorts Near Abastumani

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Goderdzi Mountain Resort 0.0 $0
Didveli (Bakuriani) 0.0 $0

Airports Near Abastumani

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
David the Builder Kutaisi International AirportKUTLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Abastumani

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ketevan the Martyr Church in Khevasheni
Pkhero Church
Rusudan's monastery
St. Alexander Nevsky Church
St. Nino Church in Tsakhnistsqaro
St.George Church
Virgin Mary Church
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ქიქინეთის ეკლესია

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi

🇬🇪 About Georgia

Capital Tbilisi
Population 3,704,500
Area 69,700 km²
GDP (USD) $30,777,833,601
GDP per capita $8,284
HDI 0.814
Life expectancy 74.5 years
Internet users 81.9%
Urban population 60.8%
Currency GEL (Lari)
Languages Georgian
Calling code +995
TLD .ge
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Georgia

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day ახალი წელი
Jan 2 New Year's Day ახალი წელი
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) ქრისტეშობა
Jan 19 Epiphany (Orthodox) ნათლისღება
Mar 3 Mother's Day დედის დღე
Mar 8 International Women's Day ქალთა საერთაშორისო დღე
Apr 9 National Unity Day ეროვნული ერთიანობის დღე
Apr 10 Good Friday ძველი პარასკევი
Apr 11 Holy Saturday დიდი შაბათი
Apr 12 Easter Sunday აღდგომის კვირა
Apr 13 Easter Monday აღდგომის ორშაბათი
May 9 Day of Victory over Fascism ფაშიზმზე გამარჯვების დღე
May 12 Saint Andrew the First-Called Day წმინდა მოციქულის ანდრია პირველწოდებულის საქართველოში შემოსვლის დღე
May 26 Independence Day დამოუკიდებლობის დღე
Aug 28 Saint Mary's Day მარიამობა
Oct 14 Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedra სვეტიცხოვლობა
Nov 23 Saint George's Day გიორგობა

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abastumani

What is the population of Abastumani?

Abastumani has a population of 579 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 457.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Abastumani?

Abastumani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

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