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Bich’vinta, Georgia

Abkhazia · Georgia

Bich’vinta is a small town in Abkhazia, Georgia with a population of 3,986. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3,986 Population 9/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
62.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Bich’vinta

Bich’vinta

Pitsunda or Bichvinta is a resort town in the Gagra District of Abkhazia/Georgia. Founded by Greek colonists in the 5th century BC, Pitsunda became an important political and religious centre of the region in the antiquity and the Middle Ages. Since Soviet times it has been one of the main resorts of Abkhazia.

People

Population3,986
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain62.4 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population3,986
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates43.1593°, 40.3399°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceAbkhazia
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation62.4 inches (1,585 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bich’vinta

Bich’vinta is a small town in Georgia (Abkhazia) with a population of 3,986. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Bich’vinta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Georgia avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area469.3 sq mi (1,215.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates43.1593°N, 40.3399°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above Georgia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 23, 2012 45 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia M5.7 102 km
Dec 25, 2012 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M5.2 96 km
Mar 26, 2013 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M5.1 105 km
May 28, 2013 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia M5.1 108 km
Apr 11, 2013 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia M4.6 61 km
Feb 15, 1994 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia M4.6 138 km
Dec 25, 2012 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.4 92 km
Apr 11, 2022 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.4 82 km
Sep 14, 2015 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia M4.4 99 km
Oct 19, 2001 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia M4.4 133 km
Sep 21, 2016 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.3 82 km
Aug 21, 1992 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia M4.3 106 km
Feb 13, 2025 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia M4.3 84 km
Sep 28, 2017 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia M4.2 129 km
Jun 7, 2010 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M4.2 115 km
Dec 29, 1998 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia M4.2 94 km
Jul 28, 2016 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia M4.2 52 km
Dec 23, 2012 64 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia M4.2 103 km
Apr 17, 2021 16 km NNW of P’ot’i, Georgia M4.1 143 km
May 1, 1998 Caucasus region, Russia M4.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.8 m 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 6.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 7.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 7.6 in Wettest

Bich’vinta has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Bich’vinta

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alexej S. Agrba School
Russian School No. 236
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Radio Stations near Bich’vinta

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bich’vinta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National History Museum of Pitsunda
Дом-музей Хецуриани
Музей истории Гагры
Музей истории Пицунды

Farmers Markets in Bich’vinta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Беслан
Гагрский рынок
Открытый сельскохозяйственный рынок
Рынок
Сувенирный рынок

Hotels in Bich’vinta

31 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Киараз Старт"
Administrative building of the Pitsunda Hotels
Apsa
AR_ViLLA
Arabika
Hotel Old Pitius
Iren
Lianna Hotel
Pitsunda Cat
Rita House
Simona
Sofia
Абазгия
Амзара
Арина
Белая лошадь
БерLOG House
Бонжур
Гостевой Дом La Mer
Грандис
Лайм
Мелоди
мини гостиница "LAD"
Мира
Пансионат Литфонд "Дом творчества им. Д. Гулиа"
Пансионат Самшитовая роща
Пицунда
РитРом
Сан Пино
Санта-София
Черноморская Ривьера

Restaurants in Bich’vinta

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

«Золотое Руно»
Abkhazia
Amshin
DEL MAR
Апсара
Ковчег

Cafes in Bich’vinta

52 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Абхазский дворик"
«Лагуна»
«Рыбацкий дворик»
Abaata
Amra
Argo
Assir
Black Sea
Boat
GAGRA
Inal cafe
Mon Ami
Абхазия
Абхазский дворик "Инкит"
Алиас
Амра
АХАА@МЫХАА
Ацсуа Иашта
Бзыбь
Вавилон
Виноград
Вкусняшка
Волна
Жемчужина
Жульен
Италия пальчичики облизывает
кафе 'Green Bean'
Кафе-столовая "XL"
Кафе-столовая Арашь-Пегас
Кипарис
Лагуна
Лана
Летнее
Мзымта
Парус
Пацха
Питиус
Прохлада
Ростовчанка
Сели-поели
Соломон
Столовая
Столовая
Столовая
Таверна
Три кедра
У Эрнеста
Чебуречная
Черепаха
Шашлык-Машлык
Шашлычная
Шашлычный дворик

Cinemas in Bich’vinta

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Кинотеатр

Clinics in Bich’vinta

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #203094287

Bus Stations in Bich’vinta

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Пицунда

Banks in Bich’vinta

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank Abkhazia

Gyms in Bich’vinta

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #4404199189

Stadiums & Teams in Bich’vinta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bich’vinta

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sochi International AirportAERLarge Airport
Gudauta Air BaseMedium Airport
Pskhu AirportSmall Airport
Sedmoye Nebo AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bich’vinta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Пиҵунда 354000

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bich’vinta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Patriarchal Cathedral St. Andrew

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Twinned With
Dmitrov, Kursk

🇬🇪 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 Bich’vinta

What is the population of Bich’vinta?

Bich’vinta has a population of 3,986 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 469.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bich’vinta?

Bich’vinta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches.

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