Aizawl Population 2026
Aizawl has a population of 293,416, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Mizoram. It is about 43× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
293,416
Rank in India
#174
Coordinates
23.73°N, 92.72°E
~1,080 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,638 km
1,017 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mizoram
Cities near Aizawl
- Serchhīp21,158 people · ~50 km away
- Kolasib25,000 people · ~55 km away
- Kanchanpur15,341 people · ~63 km away
- Ngūr32,734 people · ~70 km away
- Dharmanagar40,595 people · ~90 km away
- Āmbāsa16,285 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aizawl?
Aizawl has a population of 293,416 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in India.
What region is Aizawl in?
Aizawl is located in Mizoram, India.
Is Aizawl the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,638 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.