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Kvemo Kartli
ქვემო ქართლი
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Seat | Rustavi |
Area | |
• Total | 6,072 km2 (2,344 sq mi) |
Population
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• Total | 423,986 |
• Density | 69.826/km2 (180.850/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | GE-KK |
Kvemo Kartli is a region in the country of Georgia. It is located in the southern part of Georgia. The main city and capital of this region is Rustavi.
What is Kvemo Kartli?
Kvemo Kartli is one of the nine main regions of Georgia. In Georgian, a region like this is called a "mkhare." It's a bit like a state or province in other countries. The region covers an area of about 6,072 square kilometers. This makes it one of the larger regions in Georgia.
Cities and Towns
The region of Kvemo Kartli is divided into several smaller areas. These are called municipalities. There are six municipalities and one special city, Rustavi. Each municipality has its own main town or city.
Here is a list of the municipalities and their main towns:
Municipality/City | Population | Main Town/Village | Population |
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Bolnisi | 53,590 | Bolnisi | 13,800 |
Gardabani | 81,876 | Gardabani | 10,753 |
Dmanisi | 19,141 | Dmanisi | 2,661 |
Marneuli | 104,300 | Marneuli | 20,211 |
Tetritsqaro | 21,127 | Tetritsqaro | 3,093 |
Tsalka | 18,849 | Tsalka | 2,326 |
Rustavi | 127,800 |
Population
According to the 2014 census, about 423,986 people live in Kvemo Kartli. This makes it one of the more populated regions in Georgia. The biggest city, Rustavi, has the largest number of people.