Tiruvottiyūr Population 2026
Tiruvottiyūr has a population of 249,446, making it the #203 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 51× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
249,446
Rank in India
#203
Coordinates
13.16°N, 80.30°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,749 km
1,086 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 Tiruvottiyūr
- Kattivākkam36,617 people · ~7 km away
- Madhavaram119,105 people · ~8 km away
- Chennai4,681,087 people · ~8 km away
- Nerkunram59,790 people · ~15 km away
- Ambattur466,205 people · ~17 km away
- Maduravoyal86,195 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tiruvottiyūr?
Tiruvottiyūr has a population of 249,446 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #203 biggest city in India.
What region is Tiruvottiyūr in?
Tiruvottiyūr is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Tiruvottiyūr the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,749 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.