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K’olkhida, Georgia

Abkhazia · Georgia

K’olkhida is a small town in Abkhazia, Georgia with a population of 3,102. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3,102 Population 7/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
64.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About K’olkhida

Psakhara or Kolkhida is a village at an altitude of 20 meters from sea level in the Gagra District of Abkhazia. Official status of urban-type settlement was received in 1982.

People

Population3,102
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,102
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates43.2578°, 40.2877°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceAbkhazia
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation64.1 inches (1,627 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About K’olkhida

K’olkhida is a small town in Georgia (Abkhazia) with a population of 3,102. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

K’olkhida experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below Georgia avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area469.3 sq mi (1,215.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates43.2578°N, 40.2877°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above Georgia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.21"

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 M5.7 113 km
Dec 25, 2012 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M5.2 107 km
May 28, 2013 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia M5.1 111 km
Mar 26, 2013 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M5.1 109 km
Feb 15, 1994 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia M4.6 126 km
Apr 11, 2013 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia M4.6 59 km
Oct 19, 2001 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia M4.4 124 km
Dec 25, 2012 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.4 103 km
Sep 14, 2015 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia M4.4 102 km
Apr 11, 2022 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.4 93 km
Sep 21, 2016 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.3 93 km
Feb 13, 2025 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia M4.3 73 km
Aug 21, 1992 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia M4.3 95 km
Dec 23, 2012 64 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia M4.2 115 km
Dec 29, 1998 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia M4.2 98 km
Sep 28, 2017 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia M4.2 117 km
Jun 7, 2010 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M4.2 123 km
Jul 28, 2016 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia M4.2 62 km
Nov 16, 2013 58 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.1 110 km
May 30, 2012 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia M4.1 73 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 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 7.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 7.4 in Wettest

K’olkhida has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (4.2").

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Museums in K’olkhida

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

Farmers Markets in K’olkhida

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Беслан
Гагрский рынок
Открытый сельскохозяйственный рынок
Рынок
Сувенирный рынок
Цандрыпшский рынок

Restaurants in K’olkhida

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apatskha "Apsni"
Апацха "Бзыбь"
Апацха "Родник"
Пацха

Cafes in K’olkhida

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Летняя столовая
Местное кафе
Отцовский двор
Столовая

Train Stations in K’olkhida

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gagra

Gas Stations in K’olkhida

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #888766001
АЗК № 5

Shopping Malls in K’olkhida

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Торговый центр "Баснык"

Stadiums & Teams in K’olkhida

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near K’olkhida

4 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in K’olkhida

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
SDA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)

🇬🇪 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 K’olkhida

What is the population of K’olkhida?

K’olkhida has a population of 3,102 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 469.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in K’olkhida?

K’olkhida has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.

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