Kannur Population 2026
Kannur has a population of 62,836, making it the #851 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 202× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,836
Rank in India
#851
Coordinates
11.87°N, 75.36°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,873 km
1,163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kerala
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | 851,406 | #67 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 788,271 | #70 |
| Kochi | 633,553 | #80 |
| Kozhikode | 550,440 | #90 |
| Kollam | 367,107 | #135 |
| Thrissur | 315,957 | #154 |
| Alappuzha | 240,991 | #210 |
| Palakkad | 132,728 | #394 |
Cities near Kannur
- Taliparamba72,465 people · ~19 km away
- Tellicherry97,201 people · ~20 km away
- Mādāyi35,888 people · ~23 km away
- Mattanur47,078 people · ~24 km away
- Kunnimangalam18,965 people · ~26 km away
- Payyanur72,111 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kannur?
Kannur has a population of 62,836 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #851 biggest city in India.
What region is Kannur in?
Kannur is located in Kerala, India.
Is Kannur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,873 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.