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Şavşat

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Şavşat is a town in Artvin, Turkey with 8,151 inhabitants, at 1,128 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ardanuc, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Ankara is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Batumi International Airport, 74 km away.

Also known as: Шавшат · Yeniköy

Overview

Şavşat is district and town in Artvin Province, Turkey — TR Artvin'in bir ilçesi.

It is located in Artvin Province, Turkey.

The population is about 17,606 (2018).

It covers about 1,317 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,174 metre.

Also known as: DE Savsat

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Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Artvin Province
  • Area 1,317 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    41° 15' 12" N, 42° 21' 19" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1128 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 8,151
  • Pop. Density 3,150 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.6%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Alternate Names

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Шавшат
Yeniköy

Weather in Şavşat

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Şavşat, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 21.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.

Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
21 %
Precip
0.46 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 19.3 3.1 306 55 1,016.3 - / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
6h 11.1 1.0 341 91 1,019.7 0.16 / 0.16 95 137.7 n/a
12h 9.4 0.6 87 92 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
18h 15.4 0.9 288 69 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 130.1 n/a
Tomorrow 21.6 2.3 284 46 1,013.0 0.46 / 0.46 1 725.9 n/a
30h 12.0 0.5 45 92 1,017.1 0.53 / 0.98 32 146.3 n/a
36h 11.0 1.5 94 87 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 17.6 0.3 201 58 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 131.8 n/a
Thursday 23.4 2.3 287 30 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 733.5 n/a
54h 12.3 0.6 46 87 1,013.8 0.13 / 0.13 35 146.9 n/a
60h 10.7 1.7 94 78 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.04 0 0.0 n/a
66h 18.9 1.4 121 40 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 44 117.7 n/a
Friday 17.2 2.3 0 55 1,010.6 0.48 / 0.48 24 537.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Şavşat?
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 21.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Şavşat today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Şavşat?
Local time is 21:18. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Şavşat?
Şavşat is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Şavşat?
Population about 8,151.
What is the elevation of Şavşat?
DEM 1,128 m.
Where is Şavşat located?
It is at 41.25336, 42.35531 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Şavşat in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-10
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