Thiruvananthapuram Population 2026
Thiruvananthapuram has a population of 788,271, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
788,271
Rank in India
#70
Coordinates
8.49°N, 76.95°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,239 km
1,390 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kerala
Cities near Thiruvananthapuram
- Vattiyūrkāvu47,187 people · ~6 km away
- Pallichal53,861 people · ~9 km away
- Nedumangād60,161 people · ~14 km away
- Neyyāttinkara88,104 people · ~18 km away
- Kollancode38,385 people · ~28 km away
- Edaicode25,378 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has a population of 788,271 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in India.
What region is Thiruvananthapuram in?
Thiruvananthapuram is located in Kerala, India.
Is Thiruvananthapuram the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,239 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.