Kaspi
Kaspi (Georgian: კასპი) is a town in central Georgia on the Mtkvari River. It is a center of Kaspi district, one of the four districts in Shida Kartli region. Founded in the early Middle Ages, the town turned into possession of the Amilakhvari noble family in the 15th century. Kaspi officially acquired a town's status in 1959 and, as of January 2023, had the population of 12,708.
Kaspi
კასპი | |
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Town | |
panorama of Kaspi | |
Kaspi Location of Kaspi in Georgia Kaspi Kaspi (Shida Kartli) | |
| Coordinates: 41°55′30″N 44°25′20″E | |
| Country | Georgia |
| Region | Shida Kartli |
| District | Kaspi |
| Town from | 1959 |
| Highest elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population (January 1, 2023) | |
| • Total | 12,708 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
| Area code | +995 371 |
| Website | http://www.kaspi.org.ge |
The Kaspi cement plant is one of Georgia's largest industrial facilities and sources of air pollution.
During the Russia-Georgia war, the cement factory, as well as the railway bridge in the city were severely damaged by the Russian raids.
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