Tivat is located in the central part of the Bay of Kotor, on the southwestern slopes of Mount Vrmac (765m). Across from it lies the Tivat Bay, which is the largest of the four bays in the Bay of Kotor. The Tivat Bay, with the Krtoli Archipelago, captivates every visitor.
Tivat covers an area of 46 square kilometers, about 5 square kilometers of which open onto the Adriatic Sea. According to the 2011 census, Tivat has approximately 14,000 inhabitants. It is situated at 42°26′ northern latitude and 18°42′ eastern longitude.
Along the coast of Tivat, small attractive marinas, coves, and numerous beaches are scattered. The coastline from Verige to Krašići stretches approximately 30,000 meters.
Tivat began developing as a town only in the late 19th century with the establishment of the military naval shipyard Arsenal. Before the construction of Arsenal, the land in Tivat was mostly owned by the feudal nobility of Prčanj, Perast, Dobrota, and Kotor.
Today, Tivat is a modern city focused on developing tourism.