Sokhumi Population 2026

Sokhumi has a population of 65,439, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Abkhazia. Roughly 1.7% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

65,439

Rank in Georgia

Coordinates

43.01°N, 40.99°E

~21 m elevation · Europe/Moscow

Distance to capital (Tbilisi)

348 km

216 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Abkhazia

City	Population	Rank in Georgia
Stantsiya Novyy Afon	26,636	#10

Cities near Sokhumi

Stantsiya Novyy Afon26,636 people · ~15 km away
Zugdidi40,067 people · ~91 km away
Poti41,175 people · ~111 km away
Samtredia20,633 people · ~145 km away
Kobuleti17,538 people · ~146 km away
Batumi186,949 people · ~161 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sokhumi?

Sokhumi has a population of 65,439 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Georgia.

What region is Sokhumi in?

Sokhumi is located in Abkhazia, Georgia.

Is Sokhumi the capital of Georgia?

No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 348 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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