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Mat’ani

Kakheti, Georgia · Asia

About Mat’ani

Mat’ani sits on the route: 10 minutes from Akhmeta, 38km from Abano Pass.

Mat’ani is a town located in Kakheti, Georgia. With a population of 4,451, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Mat’ani 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 Mat’ani to your route.

About Mat’ani

Matani (Georgian: მატანი) is a village in the Kakheti region, Georgia. In the village is a 5th-century basilica, Tskhrakara (literally, the Nine Gates) and the ruins of an old palace of the Cholokashvili noble family. The village is also home to several traditional religious festivals throughout a year, particularly

Read more Didbatonoba (local celebration of St George's Day, November 23), Iasharoba (autumn), and Tsikhegoroba (local variant of Easter Tuesday holiday). Matani is also known as the birthplace of the national hero Kakutsa Cholokashvili (1888-1930)

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Where is Mat’ani located?

Mat’ani is located in Kakheti, Georgia, Asia. The coordinates are 42.0780 latitude, 45.1956 longitude.

What is the population of Mat’ani?

Mat’ani has a population of approximately 4,451 people, making it a town in Georgia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,451
Continent
Asia
Country
Georgia
Region
Kakheti
Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Coordinates
42.0780, 45.1956

Emergency & Services

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Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Mat’ani

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.

34 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

47 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Mat’ani

  • 34 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.
  • 38 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.
  • 67 kmGeorgian Military HighwayA spectacular mountain road crossing the Greater Caucasus between Tbilisi and Vladikavkaz through dramatic gorges and passes.
  • 80 kmKazbegi (Stepantsminda)A dramatic mountain village beneath 5,047-meter Mount Kazbek, with the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church perched above the clouds.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mat’ani.

Akhmeta

🇬🇪 Georgia

5 km awayPop. 5,664

Tianeti

🇬🇪 Georgia

19 km awayPop. 3,549

Telavi

🇬🇪 Georgia

29 km awayPop. 19,875

K’urdghelauri

🇬🇪 Georgia

29 km awayPop. 3,962

Mart’q’opi

🇬🇪 Georgia

35 km awayPop. 7,397

Zhinvali

🇬🇪 Georgia

35 km awayPop. 2,643

Ts’inandali

🇬🇪 Georgia

37 km awayPop. 2,675

Sagarejo

🇬🇪 Georgia

39 km awayPop. 10,166

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