Visakhapatnam Population 2026
Visakhapatnam has a population of 1,063,178, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Andhra Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,063,178
Rank in India
#49
Coordinates
17.68°N, 83.20°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,361 km
845 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andhra Pradesh
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Rasapūdipalem | 1,728,128 | #19 |
| Vijayawada | 1,143,232 | #45 |
| 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 Visakhapatnam
- Gajuwaka258,944 people · ~3 km away
- Vepagunta26,881 people · ~11 km away
- Rasapūdipalem1,728,128 people · ~13 km away
- Anakapalle86,519 people · ~21 km away
- Chodavaram29,000 people · ~33 km away
- Bhīmunipatnam55,082 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam has a population of 1,063,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in India.
What region is Visakhapatnam in?
Visakhapatnam is located in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Is Visakhapatnam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,361 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.