Oni Municipality
Oni (Georgian: ონის მუნიციპალიტეტი) is a district of Georgia, in the region of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti. Its main town is Oni.
Oni Municipality ონის მუნიციპალიტეტი | |
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 Oni Municipality | |
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| Country |  |
| Mkhare | Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,712 km2 (661 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 6 130 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
History
Until 1917, the actual Oni municipality was a part of the Racha uyezd in the Kutaisi Governorate, from 1917 to 1928 it was a part of Racha uyezd, from 1929, it was a part of Racha-Lechkhumi uyezd and from 1930, it became an independent rayon. In 1963–1964, it was a part of Ambrolauri Municipality. And became in 1965, an independent rayon. In 1991, it was unified with a part of Java Municipality but this part is actually occupied by separatists.
Demographic
Population evolution
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 12 318 |
| 2002 | 9 182  |
| 2014 | 6 130 |
Ethnic Groups
98% of the population is Georgian, 1,5% is Ossetian, 0,2% is Russian, 0,1% is Azerbaijani and 0,1% is Armenian.
See also
- Districts of Georgia (country)
External links
- Districts of Georgia, Statoids.com
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