Chorokhi

Chorokhi is a river in southwestern Georgia, located in the Adjara Autonomous Republic. It rises in the southern foothills of the Lesser Caucasus near the border with Turkey and generally flows northwest toward the Black Sea, reaching the coast near Batumi. The river’s basin lies within western Georgia and contributes to the coastal hydrology of the region.

Geographically, Chorokhi traverses diverse landscapes, including mountainous terrain in its upper course and lowland areas as it approaches the coast. Its lower reaches pass through the Adjara plain, where communities and agricultural activity are concentrated. The river is fed by rainfall and seasonal snowmelt, producing higher discharges in spring and after periods of heavy rain, with preferable low flows during dry summers.

Ecologically, Chorokhi supports freshwater habitats that sustain various fish and aquatic species, contributing to the biodiversity of western Georgia. The river and its floodplain areas are also important for agriculture, providing irrigation water for crops in nearby communities and for the broader agricultural economy of the region.

Human activity around Chorokhi includes settlement along its banks, irrigation infrastructure, and efforts to manage water resources and protect the river environment amid development pressures. The river remains a notable geographic feature in Adjara, shaping local land use, economy, and sustaining regional ecosystems.

See also: Batumi, Adjara, Lesser Caucasus, Kobuleti.