Poti

Poti
ფოთი
Above: Poti Sea Port, Middle: Poti Cathedral, Bottom: King Parnavaz Avenue
Flag of Poti
Official seal of Poti
Poti is located in Georgia
Poti
Poti
Location of Poti in Georgia
Poti is located in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Poti
Poti
Poti (Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti)
Coordinates: 42°09′0″N 41°40′0″E / 42.15000°N 41.66667°E / 42.15000; 41.66667
Country Georgia
MkhareSamegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Established7th century BC
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyPoti City Assembly
 • MayorBeka Vacharadze (GD)
Area
 • Total65.8 km2 (25.4 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (January 1, 2024)[1]
 • Total41,170
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (Georgian Time)
Postal code
4400-4499
Websitepoti.gov.ge
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Poti (Georgian: ფოთი [pʰotʰi]; Mingrelian: ფუთი; Laz: ჶაში/Faşi or ფაში/Paşi) is a port city in Georgia, located on the eastern Black Sea coast in the region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti in the west of the country. Built near the site of the ancient Greek colony of Phasis and deriving its name from the same, the city has become a major port city and industrial center since the early 20th century. It is also home to a main naval base and the headquarters of the Georgian Navy.

  1. ^ "Population by regions". National Statistics Office of Georgia. Retrieved 28 April 2024.