Itanagar Population 2026
Itanagar has a population of 59,490, making it the #904 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is about 213× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,490
Rank in India
#904
Coordinates
27.09°N, 93.61°E
~326 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,620 km
1,006 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arunachal Pradesh
Cities near Itanagar
- Naharlagun36,158 people · ~9 km away
- North Lakhimpur59,841 people · ~52 km away
- Dergaon20,059 people · ~56 km away
- Biswanath Chariali19,145 people · ~61 km away
- Seppa18,350 people · ~64 km away
- Jorhat126,736 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Itanagar?
Itanagar has a population of 59,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #904 biggest city in India.
What region is Itanagar in?
Itanagar is located in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Is Itanagar the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,620 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.