Nellore Population 2026
Nellore has a population of 547,621, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Andhra Pradesh. It is about 23× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
547,621
Rank in India
#92
Coordinates
14.45°N, 79.99°E
~21 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,601 km
994 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andhra Pradesh
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Rasapūdipalem | 1,728,128 | #19 |
| Vijayawada | 1,143,232 | #45 |
| Visakhapatnam | 1,063,178 | #49 |
| Guntur | 670,073 | #76 |
| Kurnool | 460,184 | #113 |
| Kākināda | 384,182 | #128 |
| Rajamahendravaram | 376,333 | #131 |
| Kadapa | 344,893 | #143 |
Cities near Nellore
- Kovūr35,600 people · ~6 km away
- Vadlapūdi17,881 people · ~25 km away
- Gūdūr74,851 people · ~36 km away
- Kāvali90,099 people · ~52 km away
- Venkatagiri52,688 people · ~70 km away
- Srikalahasti80,056 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nellore?
Nellore has a population of 547,621 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in India.
What region is Nellore in?
Nellore is located in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Is Nellore the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,601 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.