Madurai Population 2026
Madurai has a population of 1,465,625, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,465,625
Rank in India
#25
Coordinates
9.92°N, 78.12°E
~139 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,082 km
1,293 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 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
| Erode | 521,891 | #96 |
Cities near Madurai
- Avaniyāpuram89,635 people · ~4 km away
- Ānaiyūr63,917 people · ~5 km away
- Tirupparangunram50,004 people · ~7 km away
- Tirumangalam51,194 people · ~18 km away
- Sivaganga42,785 people · ~41 km away
- Virudunagar73,273 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Madurai?
Madurai has a population of 1,465,625 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in India.
What region is Madurai in?
Madurai is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Madurai the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,082 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.