Lanchkhuti municipality is located in western Georgia, in the region of Guria. It is bordered by the Black Sea coastline to the west, the municipalities of Samtredia and Chokhatauri to the east, Khobi, Senaki, and Abashi to the north, and Ozurgeti to the south.
The total area of Lanchkhuti municipality is 548 km². According to the 2014 census, the population of the municipality is 31,486 people. There are 16 territorial units in the municipality.
Due to air masses coming from the Black Sea, which bring abundant atmospheric precipitation, the municipality is characterized by humid air. Lanchkhuti has a plain and hilly terrain.
The municipality is distinguished by its natural beauty. It is an interesting and diverse place for tourists because, along with its beautiful hidden green nature, Lanchkhuti also offers a seaside vacation. Paliastom, Imnati, Japani, and Grigoleti lakes can also be found in Lanchkhuti. Additionally, Kolkheti National Park is located in Lanchkhuti, which is known for its migratory birds and exotic nature.
The following rivers flow in the municipality: Supsa, Fichor, Lesistskali, Shuti, Gomakhuristskali, Tskalsitela, and others.
In Lanchkhuti municipality, you will also find important historical and cultural monuments. A cultural monument of national importance stands in this area – Jikheti Church. Furthermore, the Egnate Ninoshvili House-Museum, located in the village of Eghelan, has the status of a cultural heritage monument. The Lanchkhuti Museum of Local Lore operates in the city of Lanchkhuti, offering visitors preserved archaeological materials from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages.
