Chkhorotsqu or Chkhorotsku (, Çxoroċqus municiṗaliṫeṫi) is a district of Georgia, in the region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti. Its main town is Chkhorotsqu.
Population: 22,309 (2014 census)
Area: 619 km2
Politics Chkhorotsqu Municipal Assembly (Georgian: ჩხოროწყუს საკრებულო) is a representative body in Chkhorotsqu Municipality, consisting of 27 members which is elected every four years. The last election was held in October 2021. Dato Gogua of Georgian Dream was re-elected mayor in a tight 2nd round against a candidate of the United National Movement. Chkhorotsqu was one of only seven municipalities where ruling Georgian Dream party failed to secure a majority. After several attempts, the opposition parties UNM, For Georgia and Lelo agreed on a chair of the Sakrebulo, but key party For Georgia denied it formed a coalition with any of the other parties. Party 2017 2021 Current Municipal Assembly Georgian Dream 19 12 United National Movement 4 7 For Georgia 1 6 Lelo 1 Independent 1 Development Movement 2 European Georgia 1 Alliance of Patriots 1 Total 28 27
Administrative divisions Chkhorotsqu municipality is divided into one borough (, ) and 12 villages (, ):
Boroughs Chkhorotsqu
Villages Mukhuri Zumi Taia Khabume Kveda chkhorotsqu Lesichine Letsurtsume Kirtskhi Nakiani Akhuti Napichkhovo Chogha
See also List of municipalities in Georgia (country)
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External links Districts of Georgia, Statoids.com