Thoothukudi Population 2026
Thoothukudi has a population of 410,760, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 31× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
410,760
Rank in India
#124
Coordinates
8.77°N, 78.13°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,210 km
1,372 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 Thoothukudi
- Milavittan45,863 people · ~7 km away
- Mappilaiurani40,035 people · ~8 km away
- Kayalpattinam40,588 people · ~22 km away
- Tirunelveli1,435,844 people · ~50 km away
- Kovilpatti95,057 people · ~54 km away
- Kalakkādu30,921 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thoothukudi?
Thoothukudi has a population of 410,760 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in India.
What region is Thoothukudi in?
Thoothukudi is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Thoothukudi the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,210 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.