Mirzaani (Georgian: მირზაანი) is a village in Georgia. It is located in Dedoplistsqaro Municipality, 15 kilometers from Dedoplistsqaro. Elevation: 750 meters.[1] According to the 2014 census, 433 people lived in the village, the majority of whom are Georgians with a small Azeri minority.
Mirzaani
მირზაანი | |
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Village | |
Mirzaani Location in Georgia | |
Coordinates: 41°33′50″N 45°58′08″E / 41.564°N 45.969°E | |
Country | Georgia (country) |
Municipality | Dedoplistsqaro Municipality |
Region | Kakheti |
Population (2014) | 433 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
The climate of the village is humid subtropical, with relatively cold winters and long warm summers. The average annual temperature is 10.1 degrees Celsius. The average January temperature is -1.5 degrees; 21.7 degrees in August. The absolute minimum temperature is -26 degrees, absolute maximum is +35 degrees. The amount of precipitation is 650 mm per year.
Georgian self-taught artist Niko Pirosmani (1862-1918) was born in Mirzaani. His house-museum works in the village, a monument designed by Vazha Mikaberidze is installed.[2][3] Every October, the village hosts a traditional celebration “Pirosmanoba” (ფიროსმანობა), dedicated to the artist.[4]