Arhavi
Arhavi
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Statue of a Laz man and woman in Arhavi (Arǩabi) | |
| Coordinates: 41°20′N 41°18′E / 41.333°N 41.300°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Artvin |
| District | Arhavi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Turgay Ataselim (AKP) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 17,558 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 08200 |
| Area code | 0466 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
Arhavi (Laz: არქაბი/Arǩabi; Georgian: არქაბი/arkabi) is a town in Artvin Province located in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It is the seat of Arhavi District. Its population is 17,558 (2022), making it the third most populous municipality in Artvin Province. Laz people form a large portion of the population. The terrain is hilly and mountainous. Area of the city center is about 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi). The length of the coast is about 10 km (6.2 mi). Arhavi is famous by the Culture and Art Festival that celebrated since 1973.