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Gori, Georgia

Shida Kartli · Georgia

Gori is a mid-size city in Shida Kartli, Georgia with a population of 41,933. Elevation: 1,975 ft (602 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

41,933 Population 6,441/sq mi density
1,975 ft Elevation 602 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Gori

Gori

Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli. It is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name comes from the Georgian word gora (გორა), meaning "heap", "hill", or "mountain".

People

Population41,933
Density6,441/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Population41,933
Population Density6,441 / sq mi
Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Coordinates41.9853°, 44.1129°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceShida Kartli
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (717 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)

About Gori

Gori is a mid-size city in Georgia (Shida Kartli) with a population of 41,933. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet (602 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Climate in Gori

Gori 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 670 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 36.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 41.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 68.1
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 92.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 84.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 64.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 59.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 30.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 62.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 35.8
Gori experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Georgia avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density6,441/sq mi
Coordinates41.9853°N, 44.1129°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Georgia avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 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 63 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 106 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 54 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 60 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 93 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 105 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 72 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 77 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 45 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 89 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 61 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 141 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 92 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 89 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 102 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 120 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 115 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 63 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 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
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 86 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Gori has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Gori

Institution Type Founded Website
Community College "Amagi" College - ,
Gori State Teaching University University - Visit →
State University of South Ossetia University - Visit →
Медицинон скъола College - ,
Цхинвальский многопрофильный колледж College - ,

Schools in Gori

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Public School #2 - - - -
Tiniskhidi Public School - - - -
Skra Public School - - - -
Public School #9 - - - -
Bnavisi Public School - - - -
Betlemi Public School - - - -
Sveneti Public School - - - -
Seminary - - - -
Public School #6 - - - -
Public School #12 - - - -
Public School #5 - - - -
Public School #4 - - - -
Public School #10 - - - -
Public School #7 - - - -
Public School #3 - - - -
Variani Public School - - - -
Public School #8 - - - -
Public School #1 - - - -
თამარიონი - - - -
Patara Garejvari Public School - - - -
English School - - - -
Otarsheni Public School - - - -
Tortiza Public School - - - -
Akhaldaba Public School - - - -
Karaleti Public School #1 - - - -
Berbuki Public School - - - -
Karaleti Public School #2 - - - -
Rekha Public School - - - -
Kheltubani Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gori

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sputnik Ossetia (RU) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gori

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
2008 War Museum
Iacob Gogebashvii Museum
Ivane Javakhishvili Museum
National Museum of South Ossetia
Sergi Makalatia Gori Historical and Ethnological Museum
Stalin Museum
Stalin's birthplace
Stalin's Railway Carriage
The Second World War Museum
Uplistsikhe Museum
Vaso Abayti House Museum
Райтыгъды уат
დიდი ლიახვის ხეობის სახელმწიფო მუზეუმ-ნაკრძალი
ნიკო ლომოურის სახლ-მუზეუმი

Libraries in Gori

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gori Central Library0.0
Youth library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gori

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local Marketplace
Market "21st century"
Городской Рынок №2
Гыццыл базар
Стыр базар
აგრობაზარი
ახალი ბაზარი

Hotels in Gori

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dzvel Ubanshi
Family Hotel
Georgia Gold
Gori
Gori Inn
Hestia Boutique
hotel
Intourist
Kartli
Lucky
Nika Vacheishvili's Guest House
Tsera Hostel
Victoria
გორი ჰაუსი

Restaurants in Gori

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berikoni
Black Stars
Chinebuli
Circus
Dariali
Di Roma
Dzvel Ubanshi
Erisoni
Gori
House of fish
Khinklis Saxli
Mzareulebi
Mziuri
Nacharmaghevi
Old Dukani
Restaurant
Samepo
Shin da Gori
Tbilisuri
Thor
Venecia
Villa Park Gori

Cafes in Gori

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avangardi
Bungalow
Café 22
Champs - elysees
Georgia Gold
Ke&Ra
Salve
Space
Thousand and One Night
Tskaros Ubani
Way Mart
Домашняя кухня
აპეტიტო
მახოს დუქანი
სასოსისე

Theatres in Gori

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eristavi State Theatre

Monuments in Gori

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lomchabuki Memorial
Nikoloz Baratashvili
მონუმენტი „გორი“

Castles in Gori

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ateni Fortress
Gori Fortress
Tsedisi Fortress
ატენის ძველი ციხე

Zoos in Gori

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mini Zoo

Clinics in Gori

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aversi Clinic
GE #4384759190
Gori Medical Center
Imedi

Dentists in Gori

12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #1203508032
GE #1203511241
GE #1203511694
GE #1203511911
GE #1203512427
GE #1203512919
GE #13272419019
GE #13284108857
GE #3030966441
GE #4342152489
GE #4346872395
ბაკური

Veterinaries in Gori

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #1203512324
GE #4342132516
GE #4350634889
ზოოკლინიკა Ветеринарная клиника

Train Stations in Gori

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gori

Bus Stations in Gori

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Gori

36 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Connect
Ekopetrol
Eurogas
G Petrol
G Petrol
GE #1203355883
GE #1203356420
GE #1203448079
GE #1203509668
GE #1205711920
GE #13288931144
GE #13384305038
GE #206080857
GE #4343548201
GE #4346872394
GE #4349782490
GE #4349788889
GE #4371576816
GE #9998651304
Go
Good Like
Good Oil
Gulf
Gulf
Gulf+
Gulf+
Lukoil
Real
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Socar
Socar
ViP
Wissol
Wissol
Zebra

Banks in Gori

18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Georgia
Bank of Georgia
Bank of Georgia
Bank of Georgia
Bank of Georgia Express
BasisBank
BasisBank
Cartu Bank
Credo Bank
Credo Bank
Crystal
Liberty
Liberty
Solo
TBC Bank
TBC Bank
TBC Bank
Terabank

Shopping Malls in Gori

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agro Mall
Tsmindatskali Market
Way Mart
მაგნიტი
სავაჭრო ცენტრი

Gyms in Gori

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #13384305014

Stadiums & Teams in Gori

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gori

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Didveli (Bakuriani) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crystal (Bakuriani) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kokhta - Mitarbi (Bakuriani) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gudauri Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gori

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base-Medium Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training Airfield-Small Airport
Natakhtari Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gori

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Georgian post
Georgian Post (1400)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gori

61 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ateni Nunnery
Ateni Sioni Church
Church of Giorgoba
Church of John the Baptist
Church of Saint Barbare
Church of Saint George
Church of Saint George
Church of Saint George (ruins)
Church of Saint Nino
Church of Satskali
Church of Shalikashvili
Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God
Church of the Mother of God
Church of the Mother of God
Church of the Mother of God
Church of the Mother of God (ruins)
Church of Twins
Church of Vanishvilebi
Church Sameba of Bnavisi
Gori Lomisi St. George Church
Holy Trinity Church
Okona Church
St. Archangels Church
St. George Shrine (Khungali)
St. Giorgi Church (Goridjvari)
St. Nikoloz Church
Tsedisi St. Giorgi
Tsedisi St. Giorgi Lomisi
ანდრია პირველწოდებულის ეკლესია
ატენის "სვეტიცხოველი"
ბესტავაშვილების სალოცავი ატენთან
ბნავისის კიოტის ეკლესია
დიდი ატენის კვირაცხოვლის ეკლესია
დიდი გარეჯვრის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია
ეკლესია
ერთაწმინდის ეკლესია
კარალეთის "ეკლესია ღვთისმშობელი II"
კარალეთის წმ.სამების ეკლესია
კარალეთის წმ.სტეფანე პირველმოწამის ეკლესია
მაცხოვრის აღდგომის ტაძარი
მაცხოვრის შობის მშენებარე ტაძარი
ნაეკლესიარი
ნინოწმინდის ეკლესია (ოქროიანთ საყდარი)
ოლოზის ღვთისმშობლის პატარა ეკლესია (ნანგრევები)
ოლოზის ღვთისმშობლის შობის ეკლესია
პატარა გარეჯვრის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია
პატარა გარეჯვრის წმ. გიორგის ეკლესია
სარკის წმ.გიორგის სამლოცველო
სვენეთის "ტყუპი"ეკლესია
სკრის ღვთისმშობლის მიძინების ეკლესია
ფერისცვალების ეკლესია
ყოვლადწმინდა ღვთისმშობლის ხარების ეკლესია
წედისის კვირაცხოვლის ეკლესია(ნანგრევები)
წედისის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია
წედისის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია (საყდარი) ( ნანგრევები)
წედისის ხვედელას ეკლესია
წმ. გიორგის ნიში
წმ. გიორგის სამლოცველო
წმ. ელიას სალოცავი ქვა
წმ.მიქაელ მთავარანგელოზის ეკლესია
ჯებირის ეკლესია(ნანგრევები)

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation
588 m (1,929 ft)
Area
16.9 km² (6.5 mi²)
Postal Code
1400
Website
gori.gov.ge
Twinned With
Białystok, Lod, Lutsk

🇬🇪 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 Gori

What is the population of Gori?

Gori has a population of 41,933 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 6,441 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gori?

Gori has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

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