Ts’khinvali Population 2026

Ts’khinvali has a population of 32,180, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Shida Kartli. Roughly 0.8% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ts’khinvali (capital Tbilisi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

32,180

Rank in Georgia

Coordinates

42.23°N, 43.97°E

~874 m elevation · Asia/Tbilisi

Distance to capital (Tbilisi)

93 km

58 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shida Kartli

City	Population	Rank in Georgia
Gori	41,933	#6
Khashuri	23,949	#12

Cities near Ts’khinvali

Gori41,933 people · ~29 km away
Khashuri23,949 people · ~40 km away
Zestaponi20,183 people · ~78 km away
Tbilisi1,049,498 people · ~93 km away
Akhaltsikhe17,445 people · ~104 km away
Kutaisi135,201 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ts’khinvali?

Ts’khinvali has a population of 32,180 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Georgia.

What region is Ts’khinvali in?

Ts’khinvali is located in Shida Kartli, Georgia.

Is Ts’khinvali the capital of Georgia?

No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 93 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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