City · Georgia
Poti
Poti 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.
Good to know
- Population: 41,175.
- Founded: 601.
- Known for: main naval base, headquarters of the Georgian Navy.
- Area: 65.8 sq km.
- Timezone: Asia/Tbilisi.