Ottapalam Population 2026
Ottapalam has a population of 53,792, making it the #1027 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 236× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,792
Rank in India
#1027
Coordinates
10.77°N, 76.38°E
~44 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,987 km
1,234 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 Ottapalam
- Shōranūr43,533 people · ~12 km away
- Mannārakkāt50,921 people · ~26 km away
- Pirāyiri41,359 people · ~28 km away
- Palakkad132,728 people · ~30 km away
- Thrissur315,957 people · ~34 km away
- Kunnamkulam63,903 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ottapalam?
Ottapalam has a population of 53,792 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1027 biggest city in India.
What region is Ottapalam in?
Ottapalam is located in Kerala, India.
Is Ottapalam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,987 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.