Kutaisi Population 2026

Kutaisi has a population of 135,201, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Imereti. Roughly 3.6% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 7.8× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

135,201

Rank in Georgia

Coordinates

42.27°N, 42.69°E

~153 m elevation · Asia/Tbilisi

Distance to capital (Tbilisi)

188 km

117 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Imereti

City	Population	Rank in Georgia
Samtredia	20,633	#13
Zestaponi	20,183	#14

Cities near Kutaisi

Samtredia20,633 people · ~32 km away
Zestaponi20,183 people · ~33 km away
Zugdidi40,067 people · ~73 km away
Akhaltsikhe17,445 people · ~74 km away
Khashuri23,949 people · ~80 km away
Poti41,175 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kutaisi?

Kutaisi has a population of 135,201 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Georgia.

What region is Kutaisi in?

Kutaisi is located in Imereti, Georgia.

Is Kutaisi the capital of Georgia?

No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 188 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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