tkibuli or tqibuli () is a town in west-central georgia, imereti region. it is situated at the northern edge of guria region, close to the region of rach'a, at the foot of nakerala mountain. the town is a coal mining centre. tkibuli is located between two man-made reservoirs and is a mountainous region. there were nine coal mines but now only one is functional. tkibuli is also known for the tea that is grown in the region and sold throughout the country.