Kotagiri Population 2026
Kotagiri has a population of 28,848, making it the #2042 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 440× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,848
Rank in India
#2042
Coordinates
11.42°N, 76.86°E
~1,902 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,913 km
1,188 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 Kotagiri
- Coonoor45,494 people · ~11 km away
- Ooty233,426 people · ~18 km away
- Gudalur49,535 people · ~43 km away
- Gundlupēt28,105 people · ~47 km away
- Coimbatore2,136,916 people · ~48 km away
- Kuniyamuttūr95,924 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kotagiri?
Kotagiri has a population of 28,848 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2042 biggest city in India.
What region is Kotagiri in?
Kotagiri is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Kotagiri the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,913 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.