Arakkonam Population 2026
Arakkonam has a population of 79,080, making it the #658 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 160× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
79,080
Rank in India
#658
Coordinates
13.08°N, 79.67°E
~90 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,746 km
1,084 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 Arakkonam
- Nagari62,253 people · ~28 km away
- Kanchipuram221,715 people · ~28 km away
- Srīperumbūdūr24,864 people · ~32 km away
- Walajapet47,498 people · ~37 km away
- Rānipet264,330 people · ~41 km away
- Puttūr54,092 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arakkonam?
Arakkonam has a population of 79,080 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #658 biggest city in India.
What region is Arakkonam in?
Arakkonam is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Arakkonam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,746 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.