Poti
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For the American ice hockey player, see Tom Poti.
Poti (Georgian: ფოთი [pʰotʰi]; 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.
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Poti
ფოთი | |
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Coordinates: 42°09′0″N 41°40′0″E | |
Country | Georgia |
Mkhare | Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti |
Established | 7th century BC |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–Council |
• Body | Poti City Assembly |
• Mayor | Beqa Vacharadze |
Area | |
• Total | 65.8 km2 (25.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (January 1, 2023)[1] | |
• Total | 41,540 |
• Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
Postal code | 4400-4499 |
Website | poti |
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