# Akhmeta

> Georgian town

**Wikidata**: [Q340566](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q340566)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhmeta)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/akhmeta

## Summary  
Akhmeta is a town in Georgia, serving as the capital of the Akhmeta municipality. As of 2023, its population is estimated at 6,158, with historical data showing fluctuations since the mid-20th century. Located in the northeastern part of the country, it is situated at an elevation of 567 meters above sea level.  

## Key Facts  
- **Country**: Georgia  
- **Capital of**: Akhmeta municipality  
- **Population**: 6,158 (2023 estimate), down from a peak of 9,018 in 1979  
- **Coordinates**: 42°02′04″N 45°12′40″E  
- **Elevation**: 567 meters above sea level  
- **Timezone**: UTC+04:00  
- **UN/LOCODE**: GEZAH  
- **Postal Code**: 0900  
- **Official Language**: Georgian  
- **Website**: https://akhmeta.gov.ge/  
- **Twinned with**: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi (2009), Panevėžys (2011), Klaipėda (2011), Ialoveni District (2013), Central District (2022)  
- **Historical Population**: 2,114 (1922), 6,836 (1959), 8,205 (1970), 8,571 (2002), 6,401 (2020 estimate)  

## FAQs  
**Where is Akhmeta located?**  
Akhmeta is situated in northeastern Georgia, within the Akhmeta municipality, at coordinates 42°02′04″N 45°12′40″E.  

**What is the population trend of Akhmeta?**  
The population peaked at 9,018 in 1979, declined to 8,571 by 2002, and further decreased to an estimated 6,158 by 2023, reflecting broader demographic shifts in Georgia.  

**Which cities or regions is Akhmeta twinned with?**  
Akhmeta has twinning agreements with Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi (Ukraine), Panevėžys and Klaipėda (Lithuania), Ialoveni District (Moldova), and Central District (Israel), established between 2009 and 2022.  

**What is the administrative significance of Akhmeta?**  
It is the capital of the Akhmeta municipality, a second-level administrative division in Georgia.  

**What language is officially used in Akhmeta?**  
The official language is Georgian, consistent with its status as the national language of Georgia.  

## Why It Matters  
Akhmeta holds importance as a municipal and historical center in northeastern Georgia. Its population trends reflect broader socioeconomic changes in the country, including urbanization and migration patterns. The town’s international twinning agreements underscore its role in cultural and diplomatic exchanges, particularly with Eastern European and Middle Eastern regions. As a designated "city" since 1966, Akhmeta represents local governance structures and community life in Georgia’s regional framework.  

## Notable For  
- Serves as the administrative center of Akhmeta municipality.  
- Elevation of 567 meters, situated in a mountainous region of Georgia.  
- Experienced significant population decline from 9,018 (1979) to 6,158 (2023).  
- Twinning partnerships with five cities/regions across four countries.  
- Documented in the *Georgian Soviet Encyclopedia* (Volume 1, 1978).  

## Body  
### Geography and Location  
Akhmeta is located at 42°02′04″N 45°12′40″E, in northeastern Georgia. The town sits at an elevation of 567 meters above sea level, characteristic of Georgia’s varied topography.  

### Demographics  
The population of Akhmeta has fluctuated significantly over time:  
- **1922**: 2,114  
- **1959**: 6,836  
- **1970**: 8,205  
- **1979**: 9,018 (peak)  
- **1989**: 8,970  
- **2002**: 8,571  
- **2014**: 7,105  
- **2020–2023**: Estimates range from 6,401 (2020) to 6,158 (2023), indicating a steady decline.  

### Administration  
Akhmeta is the capital of the Akhmeta municipality, a local government unit in Georgia. It has been classified as a city since 1966. The town’s postal code is 0900, and its UN/LOCODE is GEZAH.  

### Twin Towns  
Akhmeta maintains twinning agreements with:  
- **Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi** (Ukraine, 2009)  
- **Panevėžys** and **Klaipėda** (Lithuania, 2011)  
- **Ialoveni District** (Moldova, 2013)  
- **Central District** (Israel, 2022)  

These partnerships highlight cultural and diplomatic ties with regions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.  

### General Information  
- **Official Website**: https://akhmeta.gov.ge/  
- **Local Dialing Code**: 349  
- **Timezone**: UTC+04:00  
- **Native/Official Name**: ახმეტა (Akhmeta)  
- **Elevation**: 567 meters  

### Historical and Cultural Context  
Akhmeta is referenced in the *Georgian Soviet Encyclopedia* (Volume 1, 1978) and has categories for individuals born or buried in the town (Q9826338, Q111020935). Its commons category on Wikimedia is "Akhmeta," and it has sitelinks in 37 languages on Wikidata.  

### Infrastructure and Accessibility  
The town’s geographic and administrative roles are supported by its website and local dialing code (349). Its coordinates and elevation reflect its integration into Georgia’s broader infrastructural network.

## References

1. [Source](https://akhmeta.gov.ge/en/node/348)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](http://pop-stat.mashke.org/georgia-cities.htm)
4. [Source](https://www.geostat.ge/en/modules/categories/41/population)
5. GeoNames
6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ge.htm)