Avchala
ავჭალა | |
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  Avchala Avchala district on the map of Tbilisi. | |
| Coordinates: 41°48′N 44°45′E / 41.8°N 44.75°E | |
| Country | Georgia |
| City | Tbilisi |
| District | Gldani District |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
Avchala (Georgian: ავჭალა) is a northern suburb of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, part of the city's Gldani District. It had formerly been a village with a long history behind until being incorporated within Tbilisi's boundaries in 1962.
Avchala lies on the left bank of the Mtkvari, at 440 m above sea level.[1] The first Hydro Electric station (Zahes) is located at the upper section of Avchala. It was built in 1927. It is recorded to be the first, most effective Hydro Electric station in the whole of Georgia.[2]
- ^ Avchala, Tbilisi, Georgia 10-Day Weather Forecast
- ^ "Avchala". Retrieved 2024-10-11.