Khobi (river)
Coordinates: 42°16′33″N 41°38′03″E / 42.275785°N 41.634235°E
| Khobi ხობი (Georgian) | |
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| Origin | Egrissky Range |
| Mouth | Black Sea |
| Basin countries | Georgia |
| Length | 150 km (93 mi) |
| Basin area | 1,340 km2 (520 sq mi) |
The Khobi(Georgian: ხობი) or Khori or Khobistskali(ხობისწყალი) is a river in Georgia. It flows into the Black Sea through the Colchis Lowland. Khobi town and Chkhorotsqu town are both situated on the banks of the Khobi river. It is used for irrigation in some areas.
The source of water is mainly rain. The mean flow rate (30 km from the mouth) is 44.2 m3/s, maximum 333m3/s. Basin area is 1340 [1] km2.
The main tributary of the Khobi is the Chanistskali.
During the Great Patriotic War there was a temporary base of the Black Sea Fleet.[2]
In 2000-2005 an oil depot for tankers was built in the village of Kulevi, near the mouth of the Khobi.
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