Jammu Cantonment Population 2026
Jammu Cantonment has a population of 28,396, making it the #2082 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 447× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,396
Rank in India
#2082
Coordinates
32.70°N, 74.86°E
~307 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
507 km
315 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir
Cities near Jammu Cantonment
- Jammu576,198 people · ~3 km away
- Brāhmanān di Bāri15,453 people · ~8 km away
- Raipur Domana20,238 people · ~13 km away
- R.S. Pora15,197 people · ~16 km away
- Akhnūr20,756 people · ~24 km away
- Sāmba26,893 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jammu Cantonment?
Jammu Cantonment has a population of 28,396 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2082 biggest city in India.
What region is Jammu Cantonment in?
Jammu Cantonment is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Is Jammu Cantonment the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 507 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.