Samtskhe-Javakheti
region in Georgia
Samtskhe–Javakheti is a region in Georgia. The capital city is Akhaltsikhe. It has the historical provinces of Meskheti, Javakheti and Tori.
Samtskhe–Javakheti
სამცხე-ჯავახეთი | |
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| Country |  Georgia |
| Seat | Akhaltsikhe |
| Municipalities | 6 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Besik Amiranashvili |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,413 km2 (2,476 sq mi) |
| Population (2014 census) | |
| • Total | 160,504 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (65/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
| ISO 3166 code | GE-SJ |
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, the South Caucasus natural gas pipeline, and the Kars–Tbilisi–Baku railway pass through the region.
The major tourist attractions are the cave monasteries of Vardzia, Vanis Kvabebi, Rabati Castle and Khertvisi fortress.
Divisions change
The region has six municipalities:
| Municipality/City | Pop. (2014) | Town/Village | Pop. (2014) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhaltsikhe | 38,895 | Akhaltsikhe | 17,903 |
| Adigeni | 16,462 | Adigeni | 783 |
| Aspindza | 10,372 | Aspindza | 2,793 |
| Akhalkalaki | 45,070 | Akhalkalaki | 8,295 |
| Borjomi | 25,214 | Borjomi | 10,546 |
| Ninotsminda | 24,491 | Ninotsminda | 5,144 |