Ghalidzga Explained

Ghalidzga River
Name Other:Aaldzga
Pushpin Map:Abkhazia#Georgia
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Georgia, Abkhazia
Subdivision Name2:Ochamchire Municipality
Length:53km (33miles)
Source1:Kodori Range
Source1 Coordinates:42.915°N 42.82°W
Mouth:Black Sea
Mouth Coordinates:42.6986°N 41.47°W
Basin Size:483km2

Ghalidzga (Ghalish Dzga - river bank Abkhazian: Аалдзга|Aaldzga) is a river in Ochamchire Municipality, Abkhazia, Georgia.[1] It originates on the southern slope of the Kodori Range, near the (elevation 3,313 m).[2] Length - 53 km, basin area - 483 km2. In the upper reaches there is a mountain river with well-defined rapid currents, in the lower reaches it flows into the lowlands and the Black Sea joins south of Ochamchire. It feeds on rain and groundwater. Knows floods in Spring, waterlogging in winter. Characterized by frequent flooding. Average annual flow near the city of Ochamchire - 25.1 mW / s. The main tributaries are the river Gejiri.

Arrives in the cities of Tkvarcheli and Ochamchire. It is mentioned in 18th century sources as the western border of Samurzakano.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.mindat.org/feature-614612.html Ghalidzga, Abkhazia, Georgia
  2. https://www.mindat.org/feature-613911.html Mta Khojali, Abkhazia, Georgia