Oni Municipality


Oni is a district of Georgia, in the region of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti. Its main town is Oni.

Geography

Oni Municipality borders Lentekhi Municipality to the northwest, and Ambrolauri Municipality to the west, both in the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region. To the south Oni Municipality borders the Sachkhere Municipality in the Imereti region, and to the southeast de jure has a border with the Java Municipality in the Shida Kartli region. From the north to the east it is limited the Georgia–Russia border primerely with the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania and a short section with the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria.

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.

Demographics

Population evolution

YearTotal Population Urban Rural Change
20156.22.73.5
20166.12.73.4−0.1
20176.02.73.3−0.1
20185.92.63.2−0.1
20195.82.63.2−0.1
20205.72.63.1−0.1
20215.62.53.1−0.1
20225.52.53.0−0.1
20235.42.43.0−0.1
20245.32.42.9−0.1

Ethnic groups

Politics

Tsageri Municipal Assembly is a representative body in Tsageri Municipality, consisting of 30 members which is elected every four years. The last election was held in Georgian local elections|October 2021]. Sergo Khidesheli of Georgian Dream was elected mayor.