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Akhmeta

Kakheti, Georgia · Asia

About Akhmeta

Akhmeta sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mat’ani, 40km from Abano Pass.

Akhmeta is a town located in Kakheti, Georgia. With a population of 5,664, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Akhmeta sits in Georgia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Tbilisi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Akhmeta to your route.

About Akhmeta

Akhmeta (Georgian: ახმეტა [aχmetʼa]) is a town in Kakheti, Georgia, and is the administrative centre of Akhmeta Municipality. It is situated on the left side of Alazani, close to the Pankisi Gorge. The town is situated at 567 m. In 1966, it received the status of Kalaki. On January 31, 1812, villagers of Akhmeta

Read more revolted against the Russians and sparked a massive uprising all across Kakheti.

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Where is Akhmeta located?

Akhmeta is located in Kakheti, Georgia, Asia. The coordinates are 42.0350 latitude, 45.2080 longitude.

What is the population of Akhmeta?

Akhmeta has a population of approximately 5,664 people, making it a town in Georgia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,664
Continent
Asia
Country
Georgia
Region
Kakheti
Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Coordinates
42.0350, 45.2080

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Georgia

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Akhmeta

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Tusheti, Georgia

One of Europe's most isolated inhabited regions, a remote mountain area accessible only by a hair-raising dirt road over a 2,900-meter pass in summer.

38 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Abano Pass

Georgia's highest drivable pass at 2,826 m, a vertiginous unpaved climb on the Pshaveli–Omalo road into Tusheti: routinely ranked among the world's most dangerous and most beautiful drives.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Jvari Monastery

A 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery perched on a hilltop overlooking the confluence of two rivers near the ancient capital.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Mtskheta

Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual heart with the UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where Christianity was adopted in 337 CE.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Tbilisi Old Town

A charming maze of cobblestone streets with leaning wooden balconies, sulfur bathhouses, and the ancient Narikala Fortress overlooking the Mtkvari River.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Akhmeta

  • 38 kmTusheti, GeorgiaOne of Europe's most isolated inhabited regions, a remote mountain area accessible only by a hair-raising dirt road over a 2,900-meter pass in summer.
  • 40 kmAbano PassGeorgia's highest drivable pass at 2,826 m, a vertiginous unpaved climb on the Pshaveli–Omalo road into Tusheti: routinely ranked among the world's most dangerous and most beautiful drives.
  • 70 kmGeorgian Military HighwayA spectacular mountain road crossing the Greater Caucasus between Tbilisi and Vladikavkaz through dramatic gorges and passes.

Nearby Destinations

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🇬🇪 Georgia

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Mart’q’opi

🇬🇪 Georgia

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Ts’inandali

🇬🇪 Georgia

34 km awayPop. 2,675

Sagarejo

🇬🇪 Georgia

35 km awayPop. 10,166

Sartich’ala

🇬🇪 Georgia

35 km awayPop. 6,009

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