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Akhmeta, Georgia

Kakheti · Georgia

Akhmeta is a small city in Kakheti, Georgia with a population of 5,664. Elevation: 1,854 ft (565 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,664 Population 1/sq mi density
1,854 ft Elevation 565 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Akhmeta

Akhmeta

Akhmeta is a town in Kakheti, Georgia, and is the administrative centre of Akhmeta Municipality. It is situated on the left side of Alazani, close to the Pankisi Gorge. The town is situated at 567 m. In 1966, it received the status of Kalaki.

People

Population5,664
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,854 ft (565 m)
Population5,664
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,854 ft (565 m)
Coordinates42.0350°, 45.2080°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceKakheti
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (723 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Akhmeta

Akhmeta is a small city in Georgia (Kakheti) with a population of 5,664. The city sits at an elevation of 1,854 feet (565 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Climate in Akhmeta

Akhmeta 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 744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 23.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 113.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 112.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 68.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 43.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 61.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 36.3
Akhmeta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,854 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Georgia avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,854 ft (565 m)
Area4,657.1 sq mi (12,061.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates42.0350°N, 45.2080°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below Georgia avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 135 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 62 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 110 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 120 km
May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 142 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 145 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 102 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 134 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 117 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 98 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 23 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 143 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 51 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 136 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 139 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 146 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 147 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 117 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 130 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 94 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 137 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 187 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Akhmeta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Akhmeta

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sport School - - - -
Kistauri Public School - - - -
Art School - - - -
Art School - - - -
Musical School - - - -
Akhmeta #2 high school - - - -
Khorkheli Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Akhmeta

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
არდაიდარდო folk, pop UNKNOWN
თბილისი FM (Tbilisi FM) - MP3 128 kbps
რადიო სივრცე (Radio Sivrce) - MP3 128 kbps
რადიო პალიტრა (Radio Palitra) - MP3
რადიო პოზიტივი (Radio Positive) - MP3
რადიო იმედი (Radio Imedi) - AAC+ 135 kbps
არ დაიდარდო (Ar Daidardo) - UNKNOWN
რადიო ჩევნებური (Radio Chveneburi) - UNKNOWN
რადიო ფორტუნა (Radio Fortuna) - UNKNOWN
რადიო ობიექტივი (Radio Obieqtivi) - UNKNOWN
რადიო ჩვენებური folk, pop AAC 240 kbps
ავტორადიო (Avtoradio) - UNKNOWN
რადიო კომერსანტი (Radio Commersant) - UNKNOWN
უცნობი FM (Ucnobi FM) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Akhmeta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Norio
Pankisi Ethnographic Museum

Farmers Markets in Akhmeta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tianeti Market

Hotels in Akhmeta

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alvani Inn
Hotel

Restaurants in Akhmeta

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakhtrioni
Kakheti Restaurant
Restaurant
Tetri Dukani

Castles in Akhmeta

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakhtrioni
Bochorma Castle
ახშნის კოშკი
ბადაანის ცხრაკარას კომპლექსი

Dentists in Akhmeta

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #1182746595
GE #1182746927

Veterinaries in Akhmeta

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #1182749689

Gas Stations in Akhmeta

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Champion
GE #1182747192
GE #1182748679
GE #1182751221
GE #1182751921
GE #1182752069
GE #1182754215
GE #13036818007
GE #1304306478
GE #13045263994
Gulf+

Banks in Akhmeta

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Georgia
Liberty

Breweries in Akhmeta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kisturi Beer

Airports Near Akhmeta

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base-Medium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base-Medium Airport
Vaziani Air Base-Medium Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training Airfield-Small Airport
Natakhtari Airfield-Small Airport
Telavi Kurdgelauri Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Akhmeta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Georgian Post (0900)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akhmeta

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Holy Martyrs of Akhmeta - Bidzina Cholokashvili and the Eristavi of Ksani - Elizbar and Shalva
Jvarpatiosani
ახმეტის ეკლესია ღვთისმშობელი
ახმეტის კვირაცხოვლის ეკლესია
ახმეტის კვირიკესა და ივლიტას ეკლესია ( კვირიკეწმინდა)
ახმეტის ლომისის წმ.გიორგის ეკლესია
ახმეტის მთავარანგელოზთა ეკლესიის კომპლექსი
ახმეტის ნინოწმინდის ეკლესიის ნანგრევები
ახმეტის სამების კომპლექსი
ახმეტის ღვთაების ეკლესია
ახმეტის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია
ახმეტის წმ.ბარბარეს ეკლესია
ახმეტის წმ.გიორგის ეკლესია
ახმეტის წმ.გიორგის ეკლესია (უტო)
ახმეტის წმ.ნინოს ეკლესია
ახშნის ეკლესია
ბახტრიონის ეკლესია
ბახტრიონის ციხის ეკლესია
ერელაანთ საყდარი
ზემო ალვანის იახსარის ეკლესია
ზემო ალვანის კვირაცხოვლის ეკლესია
ზემო ალვანის სამება
ზემო ალვანის წმ. გიორგის ეკლესია
ზემო ალვანის წმ.მარიამის (ღვთისმშობლის)ეკლესია(სასაფლაოზე)
ქისტაურის ნათლისმცემელი
ქისტაურის ნაქცევის ეკლესია (საყდარი)(ნანგრევები)
ქისტაურის ყველაწმინდა
ქისტაურის წმ. ნინოს ეკლესია
ციხიჯვრის ეკლესია
ხორბალოს სასხვევთან ეკლესია სამრეკლოთი
ჯანდიერების ეკლესია და კოშკური ტიის საცხოვრებელი

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Area
2,208.0 km² (852.3 mi²)
Twinned With
Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Central District, Ialoveni District, Klaipėda District Municipality, Panevėžys City Municipality

🇬🇪 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 Akhmeta

What is the population of Akhmeta?

Akhmeta has a population of 5,664 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,657.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akhmeta?

Akhmeta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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