Vijayawada Population 2026
Vijayawada has a population of 1,143,232, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Andhra Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,143,232
Rank in India
#45
Coordinates
16.51°N, 80.65°E
~47 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,392 km
864 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andhra Pradesh
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Rasapūdipalem | 1,728,128 | #19 |
| Visakhapatnam | 1,063,178 | #49 |
| Guntur | 670,073 | #76 |
| Nellore | 547,621 | #92 |
| Kurnool | 460,184 | #113 |
| Kākināda | 384,182 | #128 |
| Rajamahendravaram | 376,333 | #131 |
| Kadapa | 344,893 | #143 |
Cities near Vijayawada
- Kānūru49,006 people · ~5 km away
- Tādepalle64,149 people · ~6 km away
- Mangalagiri107,197 people · ~12 km away
- Amaravati103,000 people · ~14 km away
- Kondapalle38,714 people · ~17 km away
- Vuyyūru36,755 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vijayawada?
Vijayawada has a population of 1,143,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in India.
What region is Vijayawada in?
Vijayawada is located in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Is Vijayawada the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,392 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.