Kumta Population 2026

Kumta has a population of 36,719, making it the #1569 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 346× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,719

Rank in India

#1569

Coordinates

14.43°N, 74.42°E

~37 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,604 km

996 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 Kumta

Sirsi62,882 people · ~50 km away
Bhatkal32,000 people · ~51 km away
Karwar77,139 people · ~53 km away
Sāgar54,550 people · ~72 km away
Sirālkoppa16,864 people · ~90 km away
Kundapura30,444 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kumta?

Kumta has a population of 36,719 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1569 biggest city in India.

What region is Kumta in?

Kumta is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Kumta the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,604 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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