Akhmeta

Akhmeta ახმეტა
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Coordinates: 42°02′N 45°12′E / 42.033°N 45.200°E / 42.033; 45.200
Country	Georgia
Mkhare	Kakheti
Municipality	Akhmeta
Elevation	567 m (1,860 ft)
Population  (2024)1
• Total	5,795
Time zone	UTC+4 (Georgian Time)
Postal code	0900
Website	The Georgian Domain Name Registry

Akhmeta (Georgian: ახმეტა [aχmetʼa]) is a town in Kakheti, Georgia, and is the administrative centre of Akhmeta Municipality. It is situated on the left side of Alazani, close to the Pankisi Gorge. The town is situated at 567 m. In 1966, it received the status of Kalaki.

On January 31, 1812, villagers of Akhmeta revolted against the Russians and sparked a massive uprising all across Kakheti.²