Coimbatore Population 2026
Coimbatore has a population of 2,136,916, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 5.9× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,136,916
Rank in India
#14
Coordinates
11.01°N, 76.97°E
~411 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,959 km
1,217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
| Erode | 521,891 | #96 |
Cities near Coimbatore
- Kuniyamuttūr95,924 people · ~5 km away
- Kurichchi123,667 people · ~5 km away
- Pollachi90,180 people · ~39 km away
- Velampālaiyam87,427 people · ~40 km away
- Coonoor45,494 people · ~43 km away
- Palakkad132,728 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Coimbatore?
Coimbatore has a population of 2,136,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in India.
What region is Coimbatore in?
Coimbatore is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Coimbatore the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,959 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.