Keda is a small town in Ajaria, an autonomous republic in the southwestern Georgia

Georgia (country)

Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...

, 42 km southeast to the regional capital Batumi

Batumi

Batumi is a seaside city on the Black Sea coast and capital of Adjara, an autonomous republic in southwest Georgia. Sometimes considered Georgia's second capital, with a population of 121,806 , Batumi serves as an important port and a commercial center. It is situated in a subtropical zone, rich in...

. Keda District

Keda District

Keda is a district of Georgia, in the autonomous republic of Adjara. Its main town is Keda.Population: 20,024 Area: 452 km²- External links :* , Statoids.com...

 also comprises 60 villages adjoining to the town. Its area is 452 km². In 2002, its population is about 20,024.

In the district are several historical monuments, particularly the medieval Orthodox churches at Makhuntseti, Zesopeli and Namonastrevi, and the bridges of Tzonarisi and Dandalo.

Government

Keda Municipality is governed locally (gamgebeli). The Head of Keda Municipality is Irakli Baramidze.

See also

• Subdivisions of Georgia