Kanchipuram Population 2026
Kanchipuram has a population of 221,715, making it the #229 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 57× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
221,715
Rank in India
#229
Coordinates
12.84°N, 79.70°E
~85 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,774 km
1,102 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 Kanchipuram
- Uttiramerūr25,194 people · ~25 km away
- Cheyyar37,802 people · ~26 km away
- Arakkonam79,080 people · ~28 km away
- Srīperumbūdūr24,864 people · ~30 km away
- Chengalpattu65,689 people · ~34 km away
- Maraimalainagar81,872 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kanchipuram?
Kanchipuram has a population of 221,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #229 biggest city in India.
What region is Kanchipuram in?
Kanchipuram is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Kanchipuram the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,774 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.