How many regions and cities does Georgia have?
Administrative divisions, largest cities and autonomies.
Short answer
Georgia is divided into 9 regions, 2 autonomous republics, Adjara and Abkhazia, and the capital Tbilisi, which has a separate status. Five cities are self-governing: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi and Poti. The country has several dozen towns and cities, the largest being Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi.
Why
- The regions are Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Shida Kartli, Kvemo Kartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, and Guria.
- Under Georgian law, Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region are occupied territories not controlled by Tbilisi.
- The 2024 census found about a third of the population living in Tbilisi.
Details
Besides administrative regions, Georgians divide the country into historical areas such as Tusheti, Khevsureti, Svaneti and Mingrelia, and often identify by them.
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Sources
- Constitution of GeorgiaChecked at:
- National Statistics Office of GeorgiaChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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