Guwahati Population 2026

Guwahati has a population of 962,334, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Assam. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

962,334

Rank in India

#59

Coordinates

26.18°N, 91.75°E

~59 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,459 km

906 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Assam

City	Population	Rank in India
Silchar	178,865	#285
Dibrugarh	145,488	#362
Jorhat	126,736	#410
Nagaon	121,628	#425
Tinsukia	116,322	#455
Tezpur	75,540	#699
Bongaigaon	67,322	#793
Dhubri	63,388	#844

Cities near Guwahati

North Guwāhāti17,516 people · ~3 km away
Hājo15,977 people · ~23 km away
Niz-Hajo15,188 people · ~23 km away
Rangia27,889 people · ~32 km away
Nongpoh17,055 people · ~34 km away
Mangaldai25,989 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Guwahati?

Guwahati has a population of 962,334 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in India.

What region is Guwahati in?

Guwahati is located in Assam, India.

Is Guwahati the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,459 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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