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Ambrolauri, Georgia

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti · Georgia

Ambrolauri is a small town in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia with a population of 1,952. Elevation: 1,850 ft (564 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,952 Population 3,148/sq mi density
1,850 ft Elevation 564 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
49.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Ambrolauri

Ambrolauri

Ambrolauri is a city in Georgia, located in the northwestern part of the country, on both banks of the Rioni river, at an elevation of 550 m above sea level. The city serves as the seat of the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti regional administration and of the Ambrolauri Municipality and had a population of 2,015 in 2021. Its area is 2.8 km2. Ambrolauri was first recorded in the 17th century as a place where one of the palaces of the kings of Imereti was located. It acquired the city status in 1966.

People

Population1,952
Density3,148/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation1,850 ft (564 m)
Population1,952
Population Density3,148 / sq mi
Elevation1,850 ft (564 m)
Coordinates42.5232°, 43.1498°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceRacha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation49.3 inches (1,252 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.8 inches (33 cm)

About Ambrolauri

Ambrolauri is a small town in Georgia (Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti) with a population of 1,952. The city sits at an elevation of 1,850 feet (564 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Ambrolauri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,850 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Georgia avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,850 ft (564 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density3,148/sq mi
Coordinates42.5232°N, 43.1498°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above Georgia avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 14, 2024.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 44 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 71 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 61 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 28 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 20 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 137 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 51 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 81 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 15 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 65 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 34 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 75 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 17 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 66 km
May 28, 2013 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia M5.1 146 km
Mar 26, 2013 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M5.1 146 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 59 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 30 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 17 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 109 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 112 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Ambrolauri has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Ambrolauri

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tlughi Public School - - - -
№1 Public School - - - -
Auto School - - - -
Kvatskhuti Public School - - - -
Nikortsminda Public School - - - -
Music School - - - -
Agara Public School - - - -
Khvanchkara Public School - - - -
Didi Chorjo Public School - - - -
Likheti Public School - - - -
Bostana Public School - - - -
Sadmeli Public School - - - -
Tsesi Public School - - - -
ბუგეულის საჯარო სკოლა - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ambrolauri

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Ambrolauri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of local lore

Libraries in Ambrolauri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library #10.0

Hotels in Ambrolauri

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glamping Georgia, Krikhi
Hotel Bukuna
Metekthara
Tsesi
View Racha

Restaurants in Ambrolauri

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Oxygen

Cafes in Ambrolauri

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lashari
Monastruli
Oxygen cafe

Castles in Ambrolauri

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Machabeli Tower
Mindatsikhe Castle

Veterinaries in Ambrolauri

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinarian
Veterinarian;Shoe Maker

Gas Stations in Ambrolauri

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frego
Gulf
Lukoil
Rompetrol
Socar

Banks in Ambrolauri

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Georgia
Credo Bank
Liberty

Gyms in Ambrolauri

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ambrolauri municipality NNJP wrestling club "Falavani"

Stadiums & Teams in Ambrolauri

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Airports Near Ambrolauri

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
David the Builder Kutaisi International AirportKUTLarge Airport
Ambrolauri Airport-Medium Airport
Mestia Queen Tamar Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ambrolauri

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Georgian Post (0400)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ambrolauri

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Chazhashi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambrolauri

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Barakoni Ghvtismshobeli Church
Church of Our Lady of Bugeuli (with frescoes)
Krikhi Mtavar Angelozi
Matskhovari Church
Nikortsminda Cathedral
Sameba Church
St. Giorge of Tsikhe
St. Giorgi
St. Giorgi
St. Kvirike Church
Virgin Mary Iveriis Khati Church
Zemo Krikhi Archangel Church
აგარის ეკლესია
აგარის წმ.ნინოს ეკლესია
ეკლესია
ზემო სხვავას მთავარანგელოზის ეკლესია ( ნანგრევები)
ზემო სხვავის ყოვლაწმინდა სამების ეკლესია ( ნანგრევები)
ზნაკვას წმ. ილია წინასწარმეტყველის ეკლესია
კლდისუბნის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია
საკვირაო. წმინდა ბარბარეს სალოცავი
ქედისუბნის წმ.გიორგის ეკლესია
შუა სხვავას ეკლესია "ძელიცხოველი"("ძელი ჭეშმარიტი") (ნანგრევები)
შუა სხვავის წმ.გიორგის ეკლესია
წმინდა გიორგი (ველიეთი)
ჭელიაღელეს მთავარანგელოზთა ეკლესია
ჭელიშის ღვთისმშობლის შობის მონასტერი ( ჭელიშის უდაბნო )
ხოტევის მთავარანგელოზის ეკლესია

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Area
1,142.0 km² (440.8 mi²)
Postal Code
0400–0499
Website
ambrolauri.gov.ge/

🇬🇪 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ambrolauri

Chazhashi
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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 Ambrolauri

What is the population of Ambrolauri?

Ambrolauri has a population of 1,952 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 3,148 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ambrolauri?

Ambrolauri has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.

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