Erode Population 2026
Erode has a population of 521,891, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 24× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
521,891
Rank in India
#96
Coordinates
11.34°N, 77.73°E
~170 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,922 km
1,194 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 Erode
- Vīrappanchathiram84,453 people · ~2 km away
- Kāsipālaiyam73,425 people · ~3 km away
- Pallipalayam40,140 people · ~5 km away
- Periya Semūr55,282 people · ~5 km away
- Kumarapalayam195,071 people · ~11 km away
- Tiruchengode95,335 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Erode?
Erode has a population of 521,891 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in India.
What region is Erode in?
Erode is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Erode the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,922 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.