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Dranda, Georgia

Abkhazia · Georgia

Dranda is a small town in Abkhazia, Georgia with a population of 3,205. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3,205 Population 308/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
60.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Dranda

Dranda

Dranda is a town located in Gulripshi District near the Black Sea, about 20 km (12 mi) from the capital Sukhumi and about 7 kilometers from Gulripshi. The town is near Sukhumi-Babushara Airport, which was reopened in 2008. In Dranda itself there is an Orthodox cathedral from the 6th century.

People

Population3,205
Density308/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain60.5 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population3,205
Population Density308 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates42.8717°, 41.1533°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceAbkhazia
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation60.5 inches (1,537 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dranda

Dranda is a small town in Georgia (Abkhazia) with a population of 3,205. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Dranda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Georgia avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates42.8717°N, 41.1533°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.5"
59% above Georgia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Jan 11, 2025.

Dec 23, 2012 45 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia M5.7 51 km
Dec 25, 2012 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M5.2 51 km
May 28, 2013 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia M5.1 59 km
Mar 26, 2013 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M5.1 55 km
Aug 18, 2011 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.8 150 km
Apr 11, 2013 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia M4.6 70 km
May 28, 1996 17 km ENE of Ozurgeti, Georgia M4.5 128 km
Apr 11, 2022 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.4 29 km
Feb 11, 2023 Georgia-Turkey border region M4.4 132 km
Jun 29, 2018 10 km NE of Kutaisi, Georgia M4.4 147 km
Sep 14, 2015 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia M4.4 58 km
Dec 25, 2012 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.4 47 km
May 22, 1999 23 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.4 145 km
Apr 29, 1991 1 km S of El’brus, Russia M4.3 128 km
Apr 30, 1991 4 km SE of Lent’ekhi, Georgia M4.3 131 km
Sep 21, 2016 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.3 40 km
Jan 2, 2024 23 km W of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.3 146 km
Feb 12, 2023 7 km ESE of Shemokmedi, Georgia M4.3 138 km
Dec 29, 1998 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia M4.2 45 km
Jul 28, 2016 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia M4.2 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 5.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 6.8 in Wettest

Dranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Dranda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Драндская средняя школа
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Museums in Dranda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abkhazian State Museum
ENP
Fazil Iskander Museum
Sukhum Botanical Garden
Литературно-мемориальный музей Д. Гулиа
Сухумское локомотивное депо

Libraries in Dranda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
National Library of the Republic of Abkhazia I. G Papaskir0.0

Farmers Markets in Dranda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Market
Агудзерский рынок

Gas Stations in Dranda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Interaghway

Breweries in Dranda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
ООО Пивоваренный завод «Сухумский»

Stadiums & Teams in Dranda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dranda

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gudauta Air BaseMedium Airport
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International AirportSUIMedium Airport
Pskhu AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dranda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dranda Cathedral

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 Dranda

What is the population of Dranda?

Dranda has a population of 3,205 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 308 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dranda?

Dranda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.5 inches.

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