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Akhaltsikhe, Georgia
Samtskhe-Javakheti · Georgia
Akhaltsikhe is a small city in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia with a population of 17,445. Elevation: 3,228 ft (984 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
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About Akhaltsikhe
Akhaltsikhe, formerly known as Lomsia, is a city in Georgia's southwestern region of Samtskhe–Javakheti. It is the administrative center of the Akhaltsikhe Municipality and the Samtskhe–Javakheti region. In 2024, by census reports, the city has a population of 17,287 people. The city lies at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters in the Akhaltsikhe Basin. It is situated on both banks of the small river Potskhovi, which divides the city between the old city in the north and new in the south. The Georgian translation of Akhaltsikhe is "new fortress"; this is significant of the city's historical use and background as a fortified settlement, as well as existing as strategic stronghold in a heavily contested region of the Caucasus.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,445 |
| Population Density | 1,677 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,228 ft (984 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6395°, 42.9860° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
| Country | 🇬🇪 Georgia |
| State / Province | Samtskhe-Javakheti |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.5 inches (699 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1 inches (18 cm) |
About Akhaltsikhe
Akhaltsikhe is a small city in Georgia (Samtskhe-Javakheti) with a population of 17,445. The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet (984 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.
Climate in Akhaltsikhe
Akhaltsikhe has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 530 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below Georgia avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,228 ft (984 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6395°N, 42.9860°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 172 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Akhaltsikhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Akhaltsikhe
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samtskhe-Javakheti State University | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Akhaltsikhe
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skhvilisi Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Chacharaqi School | — | — | — | — |
| ურავლის საჯარო სკოლა | — | — | — | — |
| Mzeka | — | — | — | — |
| Klde Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Public School #2 | — | — | — | — |
| Public School #4 | — | — | — | — |
| Public School #7 | — | — | — | — |
| Public School #5 | — | — | — | — |
| Public School #6 | — | — | — | — |
| Public School #3 | — | — | — | — |
| Public School #1 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Akhaltsikhe
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Akhaltsikhe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum named after Ivane Javakhishvili |
Libraries in Akhaltsikhe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhaltsikhe Central Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Akhaltsikhe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| სავაჭრო ცენტრი ახალციხე |
Hotels in Akhaltsikhe
40 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Akhaltsikhe
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Akhaltsikhe
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Akhaltsikhe
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Akhaltsikhe
4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Akhaltsikhe
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Akhaltsikhe
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Akhaltsikhe
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akhaltsikhe
25 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Akhaltsikhe
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Akhaltsikhe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Akhaltsikhe
4 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 | — | — | — |
| Crystal (Bakuriani) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokhta - Mitarbi (Bakuriani) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Akhaltsikhe
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport | KUT | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Akhaltsikhe
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Georgian Post (0800) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akhaltsikhe
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Akhaltsikhe Synagogue | |
| Amaghleba Church | |
| Armenian Apostolic church Surp Nshan (Surp Vardanants) | |
| Assumption Cathedral | |
| Ivlita churc of Nativity Virgin | |
| Saint Marine Church | |
| St. Andria Church | |
| St. Giorgi | |
| St. Saba's Church | |
| St.George Church | |
| Tsminda Tevdoer | |
| Virgin Mary Church | |
| ახალციხის მთავარანგელოზთა ეკლესია | |
| ახალციხის წმ.გრიგოლ ხანძთელის ეკლესია, დედათა მონასტერი და სამცხე-ჯავახეთის მეუფის რეზიდენცია | |
| ბოწორის(ელიაწმინდის) წმ.ელიას ნაეკლესიარი | |
| გიორგიწმინდის ეკლესია | |
| გრიგოლ ლუსავორიჩის სომხური ეკლესია(ყოფილი მეჩეთი) | |
| და-ძმის ეკლესია (ახალციხესთან) | |
| ზემო სხვილისის წმ.გიორგის ეკლესია | |
| ზემო ღრელის წმ.გიორგის სამლოცველო |
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What is the population of Akhaltsikhe?
Akhaltsikhe has a population of 17,445 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 1,677 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Akhaltsikhe?
Akhaltsikhe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.