# Sighnaghi

> human settlement in Georgia

**Wikidata**: [Q946143](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q946143)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signagi)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sighnaghi

## Summary
Sighnaghi (officially known as სიღნაღი in Georgian) is a city located in the Signagi Municipality of Georgia, with a population of approximately 1,446 people as of 2023. It was founded in 1762 and is situated at an elevation of 836 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1762
- Located in Signagi Municipality (established in 1991), previously part of Tiflis Governorate (1846-1917) and Signakh Uyezd (1801-1929)
- Population was 1485 in 2014 (Georgian Census), 1460 in 2022 (estimate), and has fluctuated significantly over the years
- Coordinates: 41.618611°N, 45.921666°E
- Elevation: 836 meters above sea level
- Postal code: 4200
- Timezone: UTC+04:00
- Official website: https://signagi.gov.ge/
- Native label: სიღნაღი
- Country: Georgia
- Wikidata identifier: Q328
- GND ID: 7564219-0
- VIAF ID: 159556133
- Freebase ID: /m/02qbsln
- Geonames ID: 611902
- Population data from various years including 1897 (8994), 1922 (4192), 1926 (4853), 1939 (4864), 1959 (3752), 1970 (3638), 1979 (3486), 1989 (3489), 2002 (2146), 2016 (1589), 2017 (1586), 2018 (1584), 2019 (1565), 2020 (1544), 2021 (1512), 2023 (1446)
- Wikipedia title: Signagi
- Sitelink count: 51
- Image sources: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sighnagi_2009.jpg and https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Town_of_Signagi,_Georgia,_Europe.jpg

## FAQs
- What is the official name of Sighnaghi?
  The official name is სიღნაღი in Georgian, with common English references as Signagi.
- What is the population of Sighnaghi?
  The population was 1,485 in 2014 (Georgian Census), 1,460 in 2022 (estimate), and has varied significantly over the years from as high as 8,994 in 1897 to as low as 2,146 in 2002.
- What is the elevation of Sighnaghi?
  Sighnaghi is situated at 836 meters above sea level.
- What is the timezone used in Sighnaghi?
  The city uses the UTC+04:00 timezone.
- What is the official website for Sighnaghi?
  The official website is https://signagi.gov.ge/.
- What are the coordinates of Sighnaghi?
  The coordinates are 41.618611° latitude and 45.921666° longitude.
- What is the postal code for Sighnaghi?
  The postal code is 4200.

## Why It Matters
Sighnaghi holds historical significance as a city with roots dating back to 1762, making it one of the older settlements in the region. Its population has experienced significant fluctuations over the decades, reflecting broader historical and political changes in Georgia. The city serves as the administrative center of Signagi Municipality and represents a cultural and historical hub in the Kakheti region. Its preservation and continued existence provide insight into Georgia's urban development patterns and demographic changes over more than two centuries.

## Notable For
- Historical significance as a city founded in 1762
- Population fluctuations that reflect broader historical changes in Georgia
- Preservation as an administrative center of Signagi Municipality
- Cultural and historical importance in the Kakheti region
- Distinctive position at 836 meters elevation
- Recognition through multiple reference systems including Wikidata, GND, VIAF, and Freebase

## Body
### History
Sighnaghi was founded in 1762 and has undergone various administrative changes throughout its history. Initially part of Tiflis Governorate from 1846 to 1917, it later became part of Signakh Uyezd from 1801 to 1929. The city has served as the administrative center of Signagi Municipality since 1991. The settlement has experienced significant population changes over the years, with figures ranging from 2,146 in 2002 to 8,994 in 1897.

### Geography and Demographics
Sighnaghi is situated at an elevation of 836 meters above sea level and has coordinates of 41.618611°N, 45.921666°E. The city's population has fluctuated dramatically over time:
- 1897: 8,994 residents
- 1922: 4,192 residents
- 1926: 4,853 residents
- 1939: 4,864 residents
- 1959: 3,752 residents
- 1970: 3,638 residents
- 1979: 3,486 residents
- 1989: 3,489 residents
- 2002: 2,146 residents
- 2014: 1,485 residents (Georgian Census)
- 2016: 1,589 residents
- 2017: 1,586 residents
- 2018: 1,584 residents (estimate)
- 2019: 1,565 residents (estimate)
- 2020: 1,544 residents (estimate)
- 2021: 1,512 residents (estimate)
- 2023: 1,446 residents

The population in 2022 was estimated at 1,460 residents. The city uses the UTC+04:00 timezone and has the postal code 4200.

### Administration and Infrastructure
Sighnaghi serves as the capital of Signagi Municipality. The city has an official website at https://signagi.gov.ge/, which serves as the primary digital presence for municipal administration. The city operates under Georgian law and is governed by local administrative structures. The municipality provides various public services to the approximately 1,446 residents.

### Cultural and Historical Significance
The city has historical significance through its inclusion in various encyclopedic references including the Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (4th edition, 1885-1890), Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. These references highlight the city's importance in Georgian and European historical contexts.

### Identifiers and References
Sighnaghi is referenced through multiple international identification systems:
- Wikidata: Q328
- GND ID: 7564219-0
- VIAF ID: 159556133
- Freebase ID: /m/02qbsln
- Geonames ID: 611902
- OpenWeatherMap ID: 611902
- Factgrid ID: Walter Kaaden
- Who's on First ID: 421203101
- Library of Congress ID: n88215815
- National Library of Israel ID: 987007560369805171
- Getty ID: 1059405
- Yale Lux ID: place/c21e0f3c-c076-44c1-9f70-96f3605ae4af

The city has been categorized under the "Category:Sighnaghi" in Wikipedia and is represented in various Wikimedia projects through images and media files.

### Media and Visual Representation
The city has been documented through various images:
- Main photograph: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sighnagi_2009.jpg
- Banner image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sighnaghi_banner.jpg
- Coat of arms: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Герб_Сигнахского_муниципального_образования.jpg

These visual representations help preserve the city's appearance and cultural heritage for future generations. The coat of arms specifically represents the municipal government and historical identity of Signagi Municipality.

### Language and Accessibility
Sighnaghi's Wikipedia page is available in multiple languages including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Chechen, Cebuano, Czech, German, Kurdish, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Persian, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Upper Sorbian, Armenian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Georgian, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Latvian, Moksha, Persian, Dutch, Norwegian, Ossetian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Albanian, Swedish, Silesian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and others. This multilingual representation indicates the city's significance beyond Georgia's borders.

### Related Entities and Connections
The city is connected to various reference systems and organizations:
- It appears in the Sighnaghi category on Wikipedia
- Has a commons category: Sighnaghi
- Is referenced in multiple encyclopedic sources
- Has population data from multiple statistical sources including the Georgian Census and external population databases

These connections highlight the city's integration into both local and international knowledge systems.

## References

1. [Source](http://www.heraldika.ge/index.php?m=80&map_id=66)
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)
7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File