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Uplistsikhe, Georgia

Shida Kartli · Georgia

Uplistsikhe is a small town in Shida Kartli, Georgia with a population of 728. Elevation: 1,867 ft (569 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

728 Population 112/sq mi density
1,867 ft Elevation 569 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Uplistsikhe

Uplistsikhe

Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli.

People

Population728
Density112/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,867 ft (569 m)
Population728
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation1,867 ft (569 m)
Coordinates41.9655°, 44.1712°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceShida Kartli
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (630 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)

About Uplistsikhe

Uplistsikhe is a small town in Georgia (Shida Kartli) with a population of 728. The city sits at an elevation of 1,867 feet (569 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Uplistsikhe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,867 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below Georgia avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,867 ft (569 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates41.9655°N, 44.1712°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Georgia avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 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 68 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 103 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 57 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 64 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 98 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 110 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 76 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 47 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 94 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 64 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 137 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 91 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 97 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 93 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 106 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 125 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 116 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 66 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 61 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 86 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 160 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
August 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in

Uplistsikhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Uplistsikhe

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zeghduleti Public School
Akhalsheni Elementary School
Doesi Public School
Azneti Public School
Khovle Public School
Uplistsikhe Public School
Kvakhvreli Public School
Khidistavi public school
Ateni Public School
Shashvebi Public School
Tsitelubani Public School
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Radio Stations near Uplistsikhe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sputnik Ossetia (RU) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Uplistsikhe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
2008 War Museum
Iacob Gogebashvii Museum
Ivane Javakhishvili Museum
Sergi Makalatia Gori Historical and Ethnological Museum
Stalin Museum
Stalin's birthplace
Stalin's Railway Carriage
The Second World War Museum
Uplistsikhe Museum
დიდი ლიახვის ხეობის სახელმწიფო მუზეუმ-ნაკრძალი

Libraries in Uplistsikhe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gori Central Library0.0
Youth library0.0

Farmers Markets in Uplistsikhe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market "21st century"
აგრობაზარი
ახალი ბაზარი

Restaurants in Uplistsikhe

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cave Town
Courtyard Kaklebi
Restaurant Marani

Castles in Uplistsikhe

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chateau Uplistsikhe
Fortress Rkoni
Khovlesgora
Vere Fortress

Train Stations in Uplistsikhe

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grakali

Gas Stations in Uplistsikhe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Uplistsikhe

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Ski Resorts Near Uplistsikhe

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 Uplistsikhe

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi Marneuli Air BaseMedium Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training AirfieldSmall Airport
Natakhtari AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uplistsikhe

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Matskhovari
Church of Red Stone
Church of Saint George
Church of Saint George
Church of Saint George
Church of Saint George
Church of the Mother of God
Place of Worship
Sameba Church
St. George church
St. John the Baptist
St.Nino Church
Uplistsuli (Prince) Church
ატენის ორსაყდრის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესიები
გარდატენის მწვანე (ფერისცვალების) საყდარი
გერის წმ. გიორგის სამლოცველო
დიდი გარდატენის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია
ნაბელიაანთ საყდარი
სამლოცველო ნიშა
ქვახვრელის კომპლექსი
შავშვების ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია
წეროაანთ საყდარი (ნანგრევები)
წმ.თევდორეს ეკლესია
ხიდისთავის ჯვართამაღლების ეკლესია
ხოვლეს წმ.თევდორეს ეკლესია(კვირიკეწმინდა)
ჯებირის ეკლესია(ნანგრევები)

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation
560 m (1,837 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 Uplistsikhe

What is the population of Uplistsikhe?

Uplistsikhe has a population of 728 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uplistsikhe?

Uplistsikhe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

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