Batumi Population 2026

Batumi has a population of 186,949, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Adjara. Roughly 4.9% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

186,949

Rank in Georgia

Coordinates

41.64°N, 41.63°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tbilisi

Distance to capital (Tbilisi)

266 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Adjara

City	Population	Rank in Georgia
Kobuleti	17,538	#16

Cities near Batumi

Kobuleti17,538 people · ~25 km away
Poti41,175 people · ~56 km away
Samtredia20,633 people · ~82 km away
Zugdidi40,067 people · ~98 km away
Kutaisi135,201 people · ~112 km away
Akhaltsikhe17,445 people · ~113 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Batumi?

Batumi has a population of 186,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Georgia.

What region is Batumi in?

Batumi is located in Adjara, Georgia.

Is Batumi the capital of Georgia?

No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 266 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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