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Stepantsminda, Georgia

Mtskheta-Mtianeti · Georgia

Stepantsminda is a small town in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia with a population of 1,552. Elevation: 5,797 ft (1,767 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

1,552 Population 3/sq mi density
5,797 ft Elevation 1,767 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Stepantsminda

Stepantsminda

Stepantsminda is a townlet in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of north-eastern Georgia. Historically and ethnographically, the town is part of the Khevi province. It is the center of the Kazbegi Municipality.

People

Population1,552
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Population1,552
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Coordinates42.6569°, 44.6431°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceMtskheta-Mtianeti
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.4 inches (47 cm)

About Stepantsminda

Stepantsminda is a small town in Georgia (Mtskheta-Mtianeti) with a population of 1,552. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet (1,767 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Stepantsminda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average33.4°F
38% below Georgia avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Area476.2 sq mi (1,233.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates42.6569°N, 44.6431°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above Georgia avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 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 83 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 39 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 56 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 63 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 98 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 114 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 72 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 53 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 108 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 60 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 112 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 106 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 91 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 113 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 57 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 65 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 95 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 106 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 68 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 13 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 146 km
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.7 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.1 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
May 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in
June 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
September 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

Stepantsminda has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 16°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Stepantsminda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stepantsminda Public School #1
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Radio Stations near Stepantsminda

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Алания FM (RU) news, ossetian music MP3
Road Radio 91.2 (RU) AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Stepantsminda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Stepantsminda Historical Museum. Aleksandre Kazbegi house museum
Дом музей

Hotels in Stepantsminda

49 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

8000 Wine Wall
Alpenhaus Kazbegi Hotel & Restaurant
Aronia Kazbegi
Artkazbegi
Axien
Capra
Cozy
Darchi
Dari
Easy
Fifth Season
GRAF Kazbegi
Heaven Hill
Hotel Daba Kazbegi-city center
Hotel Geni
Hotel Gergeti
Hotel Hilltop Kazbegi
Hotel Mountime Kazbegi
Hotel Old Hut
Hotel Stancia Kazbegi
Intourist Kazbegi
Iveria
Kazbegi cabins
kazbegi cottage's
Kazbegi Folk
Kazbegi hut
Kazbegi View
Kremenkul_174
MetiTsa
MetiTsa
Mtis Sakhli
Northgate Kazbegi
Old district
Porta Caucasia Hotel
Red stone guest house
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
Shibi
Soncho Kazbegi
Stepantsminda
Sweet night
TIBA
Toliketi
Tower hotel
Up apart (really best view)
Uptown Boutique Kazbegi
Vache
Veranda guesthouse
Villa Kazbegi
Wooden Hotel Kazbegi

Restaurants in Stepantsminda

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bollywood Masala
Café Mari
Cozy Corner
Darchi
Ethno Cafe
Kazbegya
Khareba Restaurant
Khevi
Lunch at Maia
Maisi
Makato
My Object
Panorama Kazbegi
Park Inn
Punjab
Samani
Stepantsminda
Terravino

Cafes in Stepantsminda

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beba Bar
Café 360°
Capra
Dootsi
Gergeti Summer Café
Green Corner
Kazbegi Good Food
Lunch Time
Shina

Monuments in Stepantsminda

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alexander Kasbegi
Sabertse

Castles in Stepantsminda

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sagina
ბათაკათ ციხე-სახლი (ქვითკირის)გიორგა ჯაბუშანური

Bus Stations in Stepantsminda

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stepantsminda

Gas Stations in Stepantsminda

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #6605646536
Socar

Banks in Stepantsminda

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Credo Bank
Liberty
Liberty

Ski Resorts Near Stepantsminda

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gudauri Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Stepantsminda

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Magas AirportIGTMedium Airport
Vladikavkaz Beslan International AirportOGZMedium Airport
Natakhtari AirfieldSmall Airport
Vladikavkaz Gizel' AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stepantsminda

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gergeti Trinity Church
Mtavarangelozi Monastery
ელია წინასწარმეტყველის ეკლესია
იოანე ნათლისმცემლის სახელობის დედათა მონასტერი
მთავარანგელოზის ეკლესია
წმ.იოანე ნათლისმცემლის სახელობის ეკლესია

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation
1,740 m (5,709 ft)
Website
kazbegi.gov.ge/

🇬🇪 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 Stepantsminda

What is the population of Stepantsminda?

Stepantsminda has a population of 1,552 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 476.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Stepantsminda?

Stepantsminda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.

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