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Mestia, Georgia

Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti · Georgia

Mestia is a small town in Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia with a population of 1,689. Elevation: 4,636 ft (1,413 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,689 Population 2,724/sq mi density
4,636 ft Elevation 1,413 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Mestia

Mestia

Mestia is a highland townlet (daba) in northwest Georgia, at an elevation of 1,500 metres in the Caucasus Mountains.

People

Population1,689
Density2,724/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Population1,689
Population Density2,724 / sq mi
Elevation4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Coordinates43.0438°, 42.7237°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceSamegrelo and Zemo Svaneti
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.3 inches (49 cm)

About Mestia

Mestia is a small town in Georgia (Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti) with a population of 1,689. The city sits at an elevation of 4,636 feet (1,413 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Mestia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,636 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average34.3°F
36% below Georgia avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,724/sq mi
Coordinates43.0438°N, 42.7237°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Georgia avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 22, 2024.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 102 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 123 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 113 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 73 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 59 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 99 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 115 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 75 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 135 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 79 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 62 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 121 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 115 km
May 28, 2013 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia M5.1 89 km
Mar 26, 2013 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M5.1 90 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 107 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 108 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 103 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 74 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 41 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 150 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 33°F (0°C) 4.0 in
May 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
September 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
October 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.5 in

Mestia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 17°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Mestia

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Hilarion Georgian Orthodox School-Gymnasium of Mestia - - - -
Tsvirmi Public School - - - -
Mestia Elementary School - - - -
Public School #2 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mestia

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Mestia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Margiani’s House Museum
Mikheil Khergiani House-Museum
Niguriani Tower Museum
Svaneti Cultural Museum in Tower
Svaneti Museum
Музей альпинизма и охоты им. Высоцкого

Hotels in Mestia

45 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banguriani
Chalet Mestia
Chubu
Daeli
Edelweis Guesthouse
Eden
Elite House
Family Hotel "Jason"
Gold Tower
Grand Hotel Ushba
Guesthouse Davit Zhorzholiani
Hill Silence Mestia
Hill Silence Mestia
Histola
Histola
Histola
Hotel Daeli
Hotel Lileo
Hotel Old Seti
Hotel Ramaz Paliani
Hotel Restaurant Old House
Hotel Svanseti
Jodi Lare
Lahili
Lanchvali Inn
Lavladashi
Manoni´s Gueshouse
Marliza
MESTIA INN
Mestia Plaza
Mestia Views
Mestiatour Guest House
Mountain Mestia
Mzia
Paliani
Posta
Riverside
Shara
Shgedi Mestia
Suntower
Svaneti
Tetnuldi
Tuvaduri
Ushba
White Mountain

Restaurants in Mestia

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBQ Garden
Beer
Blue Mountains
Chalet Mestia
Dissident Kitchen, Bar & Hookah
gvaldiri
Jodi Lare
Just Burger
Lanchvali
Lile
Lushnu Qor
Mestia Inn
Nikala
Panorama
Posta
Seti
Shara Khinkali House
Sunset
Svaneti
Terrace Tower
Vichnashi
Walk In

Cafes in Mestia

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ailama
Amo's cafe
Cafe Koro
Chalaati
Coffee Kor
Erti Kava
Ezo
Guli Cafe
Koshki
Laila
New Cafe Daeli
Shiola
Ushba
Zuruldi
ბუბა

Cinemas in Mestia

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dede

Monuments in Mestia

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Queen Tamar

Dentists in Mestia

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #12458840028
GE #12461112611

Veterinaries in Mestia

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #12437662647

Bus Stations in Mestia

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #428157261
GE #6681014751
GE #9318702628

Gas Stations in Mestia

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Portal
Socar
Wissol

Banks in Mestia

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Georgia
BasisBank
Credo Bank
Liberty

Gyms in Mestia

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GE #12467069244

Breweries in Mestia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Setieli

Airports Near Mestia

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ambrolauri Airport-Medium Airport
Mestia Queen Tamar Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mestia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Georgian Post (3200)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mestia

65 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Archangel's Church of Lakhiri
Archangels' Church
Chokhuldi church of Saviour
Church of St. Jonah
Church of St.John the Baptist in Ieli
Church of St.John the Evangelist in Ieli
Church of the Assumption in Ats
Fusdi Church
Gul Church of the Archangel
Heshkil St. George Church
Ieli church of Savior
Ieli St.George Church
Ilarion Kartveli Church
Ioane Makharobeli
Iverian Virgin Mary Church
John The Baptist Church
Jvris Amaghleba Church
Laghami Transfiguration Church
Lahili church of St.George(Jgrag)
Lakhushdi Archangel Church(thangili)
Lashtskhveri Gabriel Archangel church
Lekhtagi Lamaria - Virgin Mary Church
Matskhovari Church (Matskhvarishi)
Pusdi
Saint George Church
Sameba Church Majvdieri
Savior Church Lakhushdi
Sidianari Archangel Church
St. Barbara Church
St. George Church
St. George Church
St. George Church
St. George's Church
St. Giorgi
St. Giorgi
St. Giorgi
St. Giorgi (Jgragi Zug) Gvarliani Church
St. Giorgi Church
St. Nikoloz Church
St. Nino
St.Elias Church
St.Kvirike Church(Lagurika) in Ieli
The ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Lahil
Virgin Mary
Zamushi Church of Savior
Zargashi Archangel Gabriel Church
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ნესგუნის წმ.ელიას ეკლესია (იელი)
სიდიანარის ეკლესია"ზაგრი მაცხვარი"(ნანგრევები)
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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation
1,500 m (4,922 ft)
Website
mestia.gov.ge/
Twinned With
San Gimignano

🇬🇪 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 Mestia

What is the population of Mestia?

Mestia has a population of 1,689 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 2,724 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mestia?

Mestia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

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