Ambrolauri Municipality
Ambrolauri Municipality
ამბროლაურის მუნიციპალიტეტი | |
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| Country |  Georgia |
| Mkhare | Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti |
| Capital | Ambrolauri |
| Government | |
| • mayor | Zviadi Mkheidze (Georgian Dream) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,142 km2 (441 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 9,139 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
The Ambrolauri Municipality (Georgian: ამბროლაურის მუნიციპალიტეტი, Ambrolauris Munits'ipaliteti) is a self-governing community in western Georgia. Its governing bodies are based in Ambrolauri, which had been part of the municipality until 2014 when it became a self-governing city. Together with the city of Ambrolauri and the neighboring communities of Lentekhi, Oni, and Tsageri, the Ambrolauri Municipality forms the region of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti. The population is 9,139 (2014 census).
Geography[]
The municipality is situated in the Caucasus's southern slope zone. Its southeastern boundary is the mountains of Racha and in the north is Lechkhumi's mountain.
The area is 1141 km2. Agriculture occupies 240 km2. The municipality is crossed by the Rioni and the Krikhula, Znakura, Shareula, Lukhuni, Ritseula, and Askistskali Rivers. The municipality contains rich resources of arsenic and gypsum.
History[]
The municipality was created in 1930. Until then, its territory was part of Racha Uyezd in Kutaisi Governorate, since 1928 of Racha-Lechkhumi Uyezd. In 1930, it became an independent municipality. In 1951–1953, it was a part of the . Between 2014 and 2017 the city of Ambrolauri, like six others, was separated from the municipality and was a so-called "self-governed" city (or kalaki).[1] The 2014 decision was deemed too expensive and inefficiently and was therefore reverted.
Demographic[]
Population evolution[]
| Year | Population |
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| 1989 | 17 065 |
| 2002 | 16 225 
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| 2014 | 9 139
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Ethnic groups[]
The population is 99.7% Georgian (Rachvelian sub-group), 0.1% Russian and 0.05% Ukrainian.
Politics[]
Ambrolauri Municipal Assembly (Georgian: ლანჩხუთის საკრებულო, Ambrolauri Sakrebulo) is a representative body in Ambrolauri Municipality, consisting of 33 members which are elected every four years. The last election was held in October 2021. Zviadi Mkheidze of Georgian Dream was elected mayor for a second term.
| Party | 2017[2] | 2021[3] | Current Municipal Assembly | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Georgian Dream | 28 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United National Movement | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For Georgia | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lelo for Georgia | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alliance of Patriots | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| European Georgia | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Labour Party | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic Movement | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 33 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Economy[]
Agriculture, especially viticulture-viniculture and animal husbandry, is the main activity of the population. The culture of fruit is developing in the mountainous zones. The main industries are wine factories and cheese factories.
The Ossetian Military Road passes through the municipality.
Monuments[]
- Historical monuments include Nikortsminda Cathedral, Barakoni, , and .
- There is also the .
See also[]
- Districts of Georgia (country)
References[]
- ^ "Parliament Reduces Number of Self-Governing Cities". Civil Georgia. 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ^ "Protocol elected municipal council members and mayors 2017" (PDF) (in Georgian). CESKO Central Election Commission. p. 49-51. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
- ^ "Protocol elected municipal council members and mayors 2021" (PDF) (in Georgian). CESKO Central Election Commission. p. 61-63. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
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