Ambrolauri

Ambrolauri (Georgian: ამბროლაური) is a city in Georgia, located in the northwestern part of the country, on both banks of the Rioni river, at an elevation of 550 m above sea level. The city serves as the seat of the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti regional administration and of the Ambrolauri Municipality and had a population of 2,015 in 2021. Its area is 2.8 km2. Ambrolauri was first recorded in the 17th century as a place where one of the palaces of the kings of Imereti was located. It acquired the city status in 1966.

Ambrolauri
ამბროლაური
View of Ambrolauri in 2011
Ambrolauri
Location of Ambrolauri in Georgia
Ambrolauri
Ambrolauri (Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti)
Coordinates: 42°31′10″N 43°09′00″E
Country Georgia
MkhareRacha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti
MunicipalityAmbrolauri
Area
  Total2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total2,015
  Density780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (Georgian Time)
Post code
0400
Area code+995 439
Websiteambrolauri.gov.ge
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