Ambāla Population 2026

Ambāla has a population of 195,153, making it the #260 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Haryana. It is about 65× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ambāla (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

195,153

Rank in India

#260

Coordinates

30.36°N, 76.80°E

~276 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

198 km

123 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Haryana

City	Population	Rank in India
Faridabad	1,414,050	#28
Gorakhpur	1,324,570	#32
Gurugram	886,519	#63
Rohtak	374,292	#133
Hisar	307,024	#158
Karnāl	302,140	#161
Panipat	295,970	#170
Sonīpat	289,333	#180

Cities near Ambāla

Ambala Sadar104,974 people · ~7 km away
Bablāi26,412 people · ~8 km away
Shāhābād42,607 people · ~23 km away
Rajpura92,301 people · ~24 km away
Barāra21,545 people · ~28 km away
Zerakpur95,553 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ambāla?

Ambāla has a population of 195,153 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #260 biggest city in India.

What region is Ambāla in?

Ambāla is located in Haryana, India.

Is Ambāla the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 198 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.

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