Chiatura
ჭიათურა | |
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Coordinates: 42°17′25″N 43°16′55″E / 42.29028°N 43.28194°E | |
Country | Georgia |
Mkhare | Imereti |
District | Chiatura |
Population (January 1, 2024)[1] | |
• Total | 12,049 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
Climate | Cfb |
Chiatura (Georgian: ჭიათურა, romanized: ch'iatura) is a city in the Imereti region of Western Georgia. In 1989, it had a population of about 30,000. The city is known for its system of cable cars connecting the city's center to the mining settlements on the surrounding hills. The city is located inland, in a mountain valley on the banks of the Qvirila River.