Ts khinvali (Ts’khinvali), Shida Kartli
Ts khinvali: city in Georgia
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Quick Facts about Ts’khinvali
| Population | 30,432 |
| Country | Soviet Union, Georgia, South Ossetia |
| State | Shida Kartli (Georgia) |
| Postal code | 7300 |
| Plate code | RSO |
| Area | 7.4 km2 |
| Official name | Цхинвал, ცხინვალი |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2276,43.9686 |
| Named for | Carpinus, Carpinus, Joseph Stalin |
| Altitude | 2,822 feet / 860 meters |
| Capital city | Ts’khinvali is capital of South Ossetia, South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast |
| Establishment | January 01, 1398 (628 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+04:00 |
| Local time | 04:08:33 (20th April 2026) |
Geography
Ts’khinvali is located at 42°13'40"N 43°58'7"E (42.2276400, 43.9686100).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | 3,832 | - | census |
| 1897 | 3,963 | 3.31% | census |
| 1939 | 13,810 | 71.3% | census |
| 1959 | 21,641 | 36.19% | census |
| 1970 | 30,311 | 28.6% | census |
| 1979 | 34,794 | 12.88% | census |
| 1989 | 42,934 | 18.96% | census |
| 2010 | 30,000 | -43.11% | census |
| 2012 | 28,664 | -4.66% | census |
| 2015 | 30,432 | 5.81% | census |
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