Akhaltsikhe
City in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Overview
Akhaltsikhe is a picturesque Georgian city set in the mountainous Samtskhe-Javakheti region, known for its multi-ethnic heritage, medieval fortress, and proximity to UNESCO-listed sites. With its relaxed pace, it's an ideal destination for history buffs and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Georgia
Region
Samtskhe-Javakheti
Population
16,955
Time Zone
Asia/Tbilisi
Coordinates
41.64°, 42.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$623
Local Cost
$362
Local Income
$270
Cashless
45
English
40
Temperature
4.9°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
-6.5°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
798 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
115.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.