# Kobuleti Municipality - URL: https://explore-georgia.ge/en/municipalities/kobuleti-municipality - Type: municipality - Region: Adjara - Official website: https://kobuleti.gov.ge ## History Kobuleti Municipality, with the town of Kobuleti as its administrative centre, is a coastal municipality in northern Adjara on Georgia’s eastern Black Sea shore. Its long-term character is shaped by a **24 km coastline**, a transition from the **Kolkheti lowland** toward the **Meskheti Range**, and a mix of resort, agricultural, and protected natural landscapes. ### Ancient settlement layers and the Guria context The area is described as being inhabited since ancient times, with archaeological material pointing to a deep historical footprint. In the early modern period, the wider territory is linked to the Guria space, and sources note local noble ownership arrangements in the mid-17th century. ### Ottoman period and the name Çürüksu Under Ottoman rule, Kobuleti was known by the Turkish name **Çürüksu**, and an administrative unit (Churuk-Su Kaza) was established within broader Ottoman structures connected to Lazistan. This “border port” logic explains why the coastline carried both economic and strategic weight. ### 1877–1878 and resort-driven transformation After the Russo-Ottoman War of 1877–1878, Kobuleti (along with much of Adjara) came under the **Russian Empire**. In the late 19th century, the coastal zone developed a reputation as an **elite resort area**, with high-ranking officials building villas and holiday houses, and the “healthy climate” becoming widely known. ### Soviet era: resort status, city status, and agriculture During Soviet rule, Kobuleti’s resort identity was formalised: it received **resort status in 1923** and **city status in 1944**. The district also became known for citrus and tea production/processing and other agricultural sectors, while beach tourism and sanatorium culture supported a large seasonal economy. ### Administrative development and modern self-government The municipality’s administrative history includes incorporation within Adjara’s structures from 1921, formation as a separate district in **1930**, later reorganisations, and finally a renaming to **Kobuleti Municipality after the 2006 self-government reform**. ### Geography and climate Kobuleti Municipality lies between the **Black Sea**, the **Cholok River**, and the **Meskheti Range**. Sources describe a subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of **13–15°C** and annual precipitation of **2500–3000 mm**. --- ## FAQ 1. **Where is Kobuleti Municipality located?** Kobuleti Municipality is in southwest Georgia, in Adjara, on the eastern coast of the Black Sea. 2. **What is the administrative centre of Kobuleti Municipality?** The administrative centre is the town of Kobuleti. 3. **What was Kobuleti called during Ottoman rule?** During Ottoman rule, Kobuleti was known as Çürüksu. 4. **What changed after the 1877–1878 war?** After the Russo-Ottoman War, Kobuleti came under the Russian Empire and its coastline developed as a resort area. 5. **When did Kobuleti receive resort and city status?** It received resort status in 1923 and city status in 1944. 6. **When was the unit renamed “Kobuleti Municipality”?** After the 2006 self-government reform, the district was renamed Kobuleti Municipality. 7. **What is Kobuleti’s climate like?** It has a subtropical climate; average annual temperature is about 13–15°C and precipitation is 2500–3000 mm per year. --- ## Sources - [Kobuleti Municipality — official site](https://kobuleti.gov.ge/) - [Wikipedia — Kobuleti Municipality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobuleti_Municipality) - [Wikipedia — Kobuleti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobuleti) - [Georgian Travel Guide — Kobuleti](https://georgiantravelguide.com/en/kobuleti) ## Settlements - [Achi](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/achi): Discover Achi, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia. - [Achqvistavi](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/achqvistavi): Discover Achqvistavi, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia. - [Alambari](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/alambari): Discover Alambari, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia. - [Boboqvati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/boboqvati): Discover Boboqvati, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia. - [Buknari](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/buknari): Discover Buknari, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. 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View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia. - [Dagva](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/dagva): Discover Dagva, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia. - [Didvake](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/didvake): Discover Didvake, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia. - [Gogmachauri](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/gogmachauri): Discover Gogmachauri, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia. - [Gorgadzeebi](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/adjara/kobuleti-municipality/gorgadzeebi): Discover Gorgadzeebi, a village in Kobuleti Municipality, Adjara. 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