Kanakapura Population 2026
Kanakapura has a population of 54,014, making it the #1019 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 235× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,014
Rank in India
#1019
Coordinates
12.55°N, 77.42°E
~639 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,788 km
1,110 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karnataka
Cities near Kanakapura
- Closepet95,167 people · ~25 km away
- Channapatna71,942 people · ~26 km away
- Anekal44,260 people · ~35 km away
- Denkanikota24,252 people · ~40 km away
- Maddūr28,754 people · ~41 km away
- Hebbagodi34,827 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kanakapura?
Kanakapura has a population of 54,014 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1019 biggest city in India.
What region is Kanakapura in?
Kanakapura is located in Karnataka, India.
Is Kanakapura the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,788 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.