Leh Population 2026

Leh has a population of 37,475, making it the #1532 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Ladakh. It is about 339× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,475

Rank in India

#1532

Coordinates

34.17°N, 77.58°E

~3,502 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

617 km

383 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ladakh

City	Population	Rank in India
Padam	25,000	#2397
Kargil	16,338	#3510

Cities near Leh

Padam25,000 people · ~101 km away
Kargil16,338 people · ~141 km away
Bunjwah15,899 people · ~189 km away
Kishtwār20,553 people · ~193 km away
Doda21,605 people · ~220 km away
Chamba21,502 people · ~224 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Leh?

Leh has a population of 37,475 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1532 biggest city in India.

What region is Leh in?

Leh is located in Ladakh, India.

Is Leh the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 617 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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