Kottayam Population 2026
Kottayam has a population of 55,374, making it the #981 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 229× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,374
Rank in India
#981
Coordinates
9.59°N, 76.52°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,118 km
1,315 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 Kottayam
- Perumbaikad42,839 people · ~4 km away
- Panachikkad43,595 people · ~7 km away
- Ettumānūr40,438 people · ~10 km away
- Changanācheri51,430 people · ~16 km away
- Komalapuram47,126 people · ~20 km away
- Shertallai45,474 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kottayam?
Kottayam has a population of 55,374 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #981 biggest city in India.
What region is Kottayam in?
Kottayam is located in Kerala, India.
Is Kottayam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,118 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.