Akhaltsikhe Population 2026

Akhaltsikhe has a population of 17,445, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Samtskhe-Javakheti. Roughly 0.5% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.

Location of Akhaltsikhe (capital Tbilisi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,445

Rank in Georgia

#17

Coordinates

41.64°N, 42.99°E

~984 m elevation · Asia/Tbilisi

Distance to capital (Tbilisi)

154 km

96 miles, straight line

Cities near Akhaltsikhe

Zestaponi20,183 people · ~52 km away
Khashuri23,949 people · ~65 km away
Kutaisi135,201 people · ~74 km away
Samtredia20,633 people · ~79 km away
Gori41,933 people · ~101 km away
Kobuleti17,538 people · ~102 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akhaltsikhe?

Akhaltsikhe has a population of 17,445 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Georgia.

What region is Akhaltsikhe in?

Akhaltsikhe is located in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia.

Is Akhaltsikhe the capital of Georgia?

No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 154 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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