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Kvemo Kartli

ქვემო ქართლი
Location of Kvemo Kartli
Country  Georgia
Seat Rustavi
Area
 • Total 6,072 km2 (2,344 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
 • 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.

Rustavi Square
Rustavi is the biggest city in the Kvemo Kartli region.

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
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.

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