Coonoor Population 2026
Coonoor has a population of 45,494, making it the #1230 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 279× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,494
Rank in India
#1230
Coordinates
11.35°N, 76.79°E
~1,746 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,921 km
1,193 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| 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 |
Cities near Coonoor
- Kotagiri28,848 people · ~11 km away
- Ooty233,426 people · ~13 km away
- Gudalur49,535 people · ~39 km away
- Coimbatore2,136,916 people · ~43 km away
- Kuniyamuttūr95,924 people · ~46 km away
- Kurichchi123,667 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Coonoor?
Coonoor has a population of 45,494 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1230 biggest city in India.
What region is Coonoor in?
Coonoor is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Coonoor the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,921 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.