Akhalgori

Akhalgori (Georgian: ახალგორი, Ossetian: Ленингор Leningor) is a town in Georgia (in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, according to the official administrative division of Georgia). The name Akhalgori is the original historical name of the town used by the Georgians and officials, whereas Leningor is the name given to the city in the Soviet era and used by the South Ossetians. The town is situated on the banks of the River Ksani, height above sea level — 800 m.

Akhalgori / Leningor
ახალგორი
Town
Akhalgori / Leningor
Location of Akhalgori in Georgia
Akhalgori / Leningor
Akhalgori / Leningor (Mtskheta-Mtianeti)
Akhalgori / Leningor
Akhalgori / Leningor (Georgia)
Coordinates: 42°07′10″N 44°29′16″E
Country Georgia
De facto state South Ossetia
MkhareMtskheta-Mtianeti
DistrictLeningor
Elevation
788 m (2,585 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total1,033
Time zoneUTC+4 (Georgian Time)
ClimateWarm, cold Climate
Websitewww.akhalgori.org.ge
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