Zestaponi Population 2026
Zestaponi has a population of 20,183, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Imereti. Roughly 0.5% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,183
Rank in Georgia
#14
Coordinates
42.11°N, 43.03°E
~167 m elevation · Asia/Tbilisi
Distance to capital (Tbilisi)
156 km
97 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Imereti
Cities near Zestaponi
- Kutaisi135,201 people · ~33 km away
- Khashuri23,949 people · ~48 km away
- Akhaltsikhe17,445 people · ~52 km away
- Samtredia20,633 people · ~58 km away
- Ts’khinvali32,180 people · ~78 km away
- Gori41,933 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zestaponi?
Zestaponi has a population of 20,183 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Georgia.
What region is Zestaponi in?
Zestaponi is located in Imereti, Georgia.
Is Zestaponi the capital of Georgia?
No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 156 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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