Kollam Population 2026
Kollam has a population of 367,107, making it the #135 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 35× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
367,107
Rank in India
#135
Coordinates
8.88°N, 76.58°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,196 km
1,364 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 |
| Thrissur | 315,957 | #154 |
| Alappuzha | 240,991 | #210 |
| Palakkad | 132,728 | #394 |
| Kanhangad | 125,564 | #415 |
Cities near Kollam
- Kottangara44,402 people · ~8 km away
- Trikonavattam41,609 people · ~9 km away
- Chavara42,655 people · ~11 km away
- Adūr29,652 people · ~35 km away
- Kayamkulam68,634 people · ~35 km away
- Punalūr47,263 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kollam?
Kollam has a population of 367,107 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in India.
What region is Kollam in?
Kollam is located in Kerala, India.
Is Kollam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,196 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.