# Lanchkhuti Municipality
- URL: https://explore-georgia.ge/en/municipalities/lanchkhuti-municipality
- Type: municipality
- Region: Guria
- Official website: https://lanchkhuti.gov.ge

## History

Lanchkhuti Municipality is located in western Georgia, in the **Guria** region, and its administrative centre is the **city of Lanchkhuti**. The municipality sits within the broader lowland landscape of western Georgia, where river corridors and settlement chains historically connected inland Guria with the Black Sea coastal belt. This “transitional” geography—lowlands, coastal direction, and access routes toward Guria’s uplands—has long shaped local mobility, agriculture, and the distribution of villages and small towns.

In the 20th century, Lanchkhuti strengthened its role as a district centre. Sources note that the city of Lanchkhuti received **city status in 1961**, and during the Soviet period it functioned as a local administrative hub with transport links (including the railway line referenced in descriptions of the city). The municipality’s economic profile has traditionally included agriculture and processing industries, reflecting the wider Gurian lowland economy.

A key part of the municipality’s contemporary image is its coastal-direction tourism. **Grigoleti** is commonly described as a seaside village/resort on the Black Sea coast in Lanchkhuti Municipality; travel and regional sources highlight its sandy beach and coastal climate, and regional descriptions specifically mention magnetic iron particles in the sand.

In the same coastal belt context, regional Guria descriptions of nearby seaside areas (such as Ureki) outline a lowland, humid subtropical setting shaped by the Black Sea and nearby rivers—helpful for understanding why the Guria coastline supports resort development and summer tourism patterns across neighbouring localities.

Today, Lanchkhuti Municipality can be approached as a compact destination with multiple layers: an administrative city centre, rural village culture, and seasonal coastal recreation anchored by places like Grigoleti. Georgia’s national tourism platform also frames Lanchkhuti as a municipality distinguished by landscapes and cultural sites in Guria.

## FAQ

**1) Where is Lanchkhuti Municipality located?**
In western Georgia, in the Guria region, with a coastal direction toward the Black Sea.

**2) What is the administrative centre?**
The city of Lanchkhuti.

**3) What area size is listed for the municipality?**
Sources list **533 km²**.

**4) What population figure is listed (2014)?**
Sources list **31,486** (2014).

**5) When did Lanchkhuti receive city status?**
1961.

**6) Is Grigoleti part of Lanchkhuti Municipality?**
Yes—sources describe Grigoleti as a seaside village in Lanchkhuti Municipality.

**7) What is Grigoleti known for?**
A sandy beach and coastal climate; regional descriptions mention magnetic particles in the sand.

**8) Where can I find official municipal information?**
On the official municipal website.

**9) What tourism styles fit best?**
Seaside recreation (Grigoleti) plus rural routes and short trips from the city centre.

**10) What does [Georgia.travel](http://Georgia.travel) highlight?**
It presents Lanchkhuti as a Guria municipality known for landscapes and cultural sites.

## Sources

- [Lanchkhuti Municipality official website](https://lanchkhuti.gov.ge/)
- [Lanchkhuti Municipality (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanchkhuti_Municipality)
- [Lanchkhuti (city) (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanchkhuti)
- [Grigoleti — Guria portal](https://guria.gov.ge/eng/static/257)
- [Grigoleti — Georgian Travel Guide](https://georgiantravelguide.com/en/grigoleti)
- [Lanchkhuti —](https://georgia.travel/cities-towns/lanchkhuti)[Georgia.travel](http://Georgia.travel)

## Settlements

- [Akhalsopeli](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/akhalsopeli): Discover Akhalsopeli, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Archeuli](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/archeuli): Discover Archeuli, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Atsana](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/atsana): Discover Atsana, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Baghlebi](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/baghlebi): Discover Baghlebi, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Chala](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/chala): Discover Chala, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Chanchati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/chanchati): Discover Chanchati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Chancheti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/chancheti): Discover Chancheti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Chinati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/chinati): Discover Chinati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Chkuni](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/chkuni): Discover Chkuni, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Chochkhati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/chochkhati): Discover Chochkhati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Cholabargi](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/cholabargi): Discover Cholabargi, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Chqonagora](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/chqonagora): Discover Chqonagora, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Etseri](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/etseri): Discover Etseri, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Gaguri](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/gaguri): Discover Gaguri, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Ghrmaghele](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/ghrmaghele): Discover Ghrmaghele, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Grigoleti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/grigoleti): Discover Grigoleti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Guliani](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/guliani): Discover Guliani, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Gvimbalauri](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/gvimbalauri): Discover Gvimbalauri, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Japana](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/japana): Discover Japana, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Jikhanjiri](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/jikhanjiri): Discover Jikhanjiri, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Jikhetis Monasteri](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/jikhetis-monasteri): Discover Jikhetis Monasteri, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Junetseri](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/junetseri): Discover Junetseri, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Junmere](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/junmere): Discover Junmere, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Juruqveti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/juruqveti): Discover Juruqveti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Khajalia](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/khajalia): Discover Khajalia, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Khidmaghala](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/khidmaghala): Discover Khidmaghala, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Khoreti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/khoreti): Discover Khoreti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Kokati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/kokati): Discover Kokati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Konchkati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/konchkati): Discover Konchkati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Kveda Mamati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/kveda-mamati): Discover Kveda Mamati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Kvemo Aketi](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/kvemo-aketi): Discover Kvemo Aketi, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Kvemo Chibati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/kvemo-chibati): Discover Kvemo Chibati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Kvemo Shukhuti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/kvemo-shukhuti): Discover Kvemo Shukhuti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Kviani](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/kviani): Discover Kviani, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Lesa](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/lesa): Discover Lesa, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Machkhvareti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/machkhvareti): Discover Machkhvareti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Mamati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/mamati): Discover Mamati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Moedani](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/moedani): Discover Moedani, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Nigoiti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/nigoiti): Discover Nigoiti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Nigvziani](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/nigvziani): Discover Nigvziani, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Ninoshvili](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/ninoshvili): Discover Ninoshvili, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Ompareti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/ompareti): Discover Ompareti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Oragve](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/oragve): Discover Oragve, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Ormeti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/ormeti): Discover Ormeti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Qela](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/qela): Discover Qela, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Shatiri](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/shatiri): Discover Shatiri, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Shromisubani](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/shromisubani): Discover Shromisubani, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Supsa](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/supsa): Discover Supsa, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Tabanati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/tabanati): Discover Tabanati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Telmani](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/telmani): Discover Telmani, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Tsqaltsminda](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/tsqaltsminda): Discover Tsqaltsminda, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Zemo Aketi](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/zemo-aketi): Discover Zemo Aketi, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Zemo Chibati](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/zemo-chibati): Discover Zemo Chibati, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.
- [Zemo Shukhuti](https://explore-georgia.ge/en/guria/lanchkhuti-municipality/zemo-shukhuti): Discover Zemo Shukhuti, a village in Lanchkhuti Municipality, Guria. View location, basic details and map on Explore Georgia.

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