Abastumani
This mountain village in Georgia's Samtsikhe-Javakheti region, set in the Otskhe river valley on the southern slopes of the Meskheti Range, is home to an astrophysical observatory and a cluster of tuberculosis sanatoriums — a pairing that reflects its long history as both a scientific outpost and a health retreat. The village sits a short drive from Akhaltsikhe.
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- Population579
- Nearest water from center 12 km7.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.7 km4.8 mi
Nearest airports
Abastumani: quick answers
Where is Abastumani?
Abastumani is in Georgia, about 72 km45 miles in a straight line from Ardahan.
How do you get to Abastumani?
The nearest airport is Kopitnari (KUT), about 2 hr 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Abastumani?
The warmest month is August, averaging 15°C59°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -8°C18°F. The wettest month is May, with about 228 mm9.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Abastumani?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Abastumani?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bakuriani, Shuakhevi and Zeda Sakara.