Karwar Population 2026

Karwar has a population of 77,139, making it the #675 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 165× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

77,139

Rank in India

#675

Coordinates

14.81°N, 74.13°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,568 km

974 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Karwar

Curchorem22,730 people · ~50 km away
Kumta36,719 people · ~53 km away
Madgaon87,650 people · ~55 km away
Ponda22,664 people · ~67 km away
Sancoale21,923 people · ~67 km away
Mormugao102,345 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karwar?

Karwar has a population of 77,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #675 biggest city in India.

What region is Karwar in?

Karwar is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Karwar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,568 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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