Poti
Poti
ფოთი | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 42°09′0″N 41°40′0″E / 42.15000°N 41.66667°E | |
| Country | Georgia |
| Mkhare | Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti |
| Established | 7th century BC |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Poti City Assembly |
| • Mayor | Beka Vacharadze (GD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 65.8 km2 (25.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (January 1, 2024) | |
• Total | 41,170 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
| Postal code | 4400-4499 |
| Website | poti |
Poti (Georgian: ფოთი [pʰo̞t̪ʰi]; Mingrelian: ფუთი; Laz: ჶაში/Faşi or ფაში/Paşi) is a port city in Georgia, located on the eastern Black Sea coast in the region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti in the west of the country. Built near the site of the ancient Greek colony of Phasis and deriving its name from the same, the city has become a major port city and industrial center since the early 20th century. It is also home to a main naval base and the headquarters of the Georgian Navy.