Kayalpattinam Population 2026
Kayalpattinam has a population of 40,588, making it the #1388 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 313× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,588
Rank in India
#1388
Coordinates
8.57°N, 78.12°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,231 km
1,385 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 Kayalpattinam
- Thoothukudi410,760 people · ~22 km away
- Milavittan45,863 people · ~28 km away
- Mappilaiurani40,035 people · ~29 km away
- Tirunelveli1,435,844 people · ~51 km away
- Kalakkādu30,921 people · ~63 km away
- Pānakkudi29,895 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kayalpattinam?
Kayalpattinam has a population of 40,588 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1388 biggest city in India.
What region is Kayalpattinam in?
Kayalpattinam is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Kayalpattinam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,231 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.