[1] It is a left affluent of the Rioni, which it joins south of the city Kutaisi.

It originates in South Ossetia, in the gorges of the mountains of the Racha Range.

After the confluence with its left tributary Dzirula it flows through flat terrain, before - through the mountains.

On average, water flow per year near the city Zestaponi, located 42 kilometers from its mouth, 61 m³ / s, at the mouth of about 90 m³ /from.

The Chiatura manganese ore deposit is located in the river basin.