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Kakheti

კახეთი
Mkhare (region)
Kakheti in Georgia (Georgian view).svg
Country  Georgia
Capital Telavi
Area
 • Total 11,311 km2 (4,367 sq mi)
Population
 (2014 census)
 • Total 319,144
 • Density 28.2154/km2 (73.077/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code GE-KA

Kakheti is a beautiful region located in the country of Georgia. Its main city and capital is Telavi. This region is known for its stunning natural beauty. It features the Tsiv-Gombori mountain range and the important Alazani River.

Part of the famous Georgian David Gareja monastery complex is found here. There is a border discussion between Georgian and Azerbaijani officials about some areas. Kakheti is also a popular place for tourists to visit. You can explore amazing spots like Tusheti, Gremi, Signagi, Kvetra, Bodbe, Lagodekhi Protected Areas and Alaverdi Monastery.

Areas of Kakheti

Alaverdi (4)
Alaverdi Monastery is a historic site in Kakheti.

The Kakheti region is divided into eight smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them like counties or districts within a larger region. Each municipality has its own local government.

Municipalities of Kakheti Region
Name Area Population
Telavi Municipality 1,094 km2 58,350
Akhmeta Municipality 2,248 km2 31,461
Gurjaani Municipality 849 km2 54,337
Qvareli Municipality 1,000 km2 29,827
Dedoplistsqaro Municipality 2,531 km2 21,221
Lagodekhi Municipality 890 km2 41,678
Sagarejo Municipality 1,515 km2 51,761
Signagi Municipality 1,251 km2 29,948

Images for kids

  • Sighnagi 2009

    Signagi is becoming an important cultural center in the region

  • Levan of Kakheti, Philotheou fresco

    King Levan, a fresco from the Philotheou monastery

  • ᲧᲛᲐ-ᲛᲐᲛᲣᲚᲘᲡ ᲨᲔᲬᲘᲠᲣᲚᲔᲑᲘᲡ ᲬᲘᲒᲜᲘ ᲛᲔᲤᲔ ᲐᲚᲔᲥᲡᲐᲜᲓᲠᲔ II-ᲘᲡᲐ ᲡᲕᲔᲢᲘᲪᲮᲝᲕᲔᲚᲘᲡᲐᲓᲛᲘ, 1579 Წ

    Royal charter of Alexander II from 1579

  • Saakadze by Castelli

    George Saakadze's portrait drawn by Teramo Castelli in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire in 1626

  • Archil of Imereti (Bagrationi dynasty)

    King Archil II by Nicolaes Witsen

  • Portrait of the Georgian king Teimuraz II Nikolaevich

    King Teimuraz II by Efim Vinogradov and Alexei Grekov

  • Heraclius II of Eastern Georgia

    King Heraclius II

  • Alazani Caucasus

    The Alazani River Plain, with the Caucasus Mountains in the background

  • Gremi Kakheti01

    Gremi church in Kakheti.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Región de Kajetia para niños

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