Telavi Population 2026

Telavi has a population of 19,875, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Kakheti. Roughly 0.5% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,875

Rank in Georgia

#15

Coordinates

41.92°N, 45.47°E

~699 m elevation · Asia/Tbilisi

Distance to capital (Tbilisi)

58 km

36 miles, straight line

Cities near Telavi

Rustavi128,249 people · ~57 km away
Tbilisi1,049,498 people · ~58 km away
Marneuli26,400 people · ~74 km away
Gori41,933 people · ~112 km away
Ts’khinvali32,180 people · ~129 km away
Khashuri23,949 people · ~155 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Telavi?

Telavi has a population of 19,875 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Georgia.

What region is Telavi in?

Telavi is located in Kakheti, Georgia.

Is Telavi the capital of Georgia?

No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 58 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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