Nāmakkal Population 2026
Nāmakkal has a population of 55,997, making it the #970 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 227× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,997
Rank in India
#970
Coordinates
11.22°N, 78.17°E
~223 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,937 km
1,203 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 Nāmakkal
- Pugalūr23,408 people · ~23 km away
- Rasipuram50,244 people · ~27 km away
- Karur234,191 people · ~31 km away
- Tāndoni53,854 people · ~34 km away
- Tiruchengode95,335 people · ~34 km away
- Kulittalai27,910 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nāmakkal?
Nāmakkal has a population of 55,997 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #970 biggest city in India.
What region is Nāmakkal in?
Nāmakkal is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Nāmakkal the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,937 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.