Narazeni
Narazeni (Georgian and Mingrelian: ნარაზენი) is a village in the Zugdidi Municipality of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of western Georgia. Situated 17 km east of the city Zugdidi.
Narazeni
ნარაზენი | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Narazeni Cultural Hall building | |
  Narazeni Location in Georgia  Narazeni Narazeni (Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti) | |
| Coordinates: 42°24′45″N 41°56′46″E | |
| Country |  Georgia |
| Mkhare | Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti |
| Municipality |  Zugdidi |
| Government | |
| • Rtsmunebuli | Nana Janjgava |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 2,345 |
| Demonym(s) | Narazenian,Narazenali |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
History
The village was on the transit route in the Silk Road period.
During the Soviet period, Narazeni was a farming village. There were tea plantations, fruit gardens, and mandarine plantations.
Presently, the head of the village is Nana Janjgava (2015-).
Geography
The village is partly mountainous. The Chanistskali River flows through the village.
Population
As of 2014, the village has a population of 2,345. Narazeni residents speak Mengrelian, Georgian, Russian and a little bit English.
Facilities
In the village there are three schools, a kindergarten, ambulance, police, and a few shops. During the Soviet period a newspaper in the Megrelian language called "Narazenish Chai" was published in the village.
Notable citizens
Eleonora Archaia - (b. 1967) is a Georgian politician and Businesswoman, who is a member of Kutaisi City Assembly.