Kottangara Population 2026
Kottangara has a population of 44,402, making it the #1261 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 286× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,402
Rank in India
#1261
Coordinates
8.92°N, 76.65°E
~35 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,191 km
1,361 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 Kottangara
- Trikonavattam41,609 people · ~4 km away
- Kollam367,107 people · ~8 km away
- Chavara42,655 people · ~12 km away
- Adūr29,652 people · ~27 km away
- Punalūr47,263 people · ~32 km away
- Kayamkulam68,634 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kottangara?
Kottangara has a population of 44,402 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1261 biggest city in India.
What region is Kottangara in?
Kottangara is located in Kerala, India.
Is Kottangara the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,191 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.