Lunglei Population 2026

Lunglei has a population of 57,011, making it the #944 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Mizoram. It is about 223× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

57,011

Rank in India

#944

Coordinates

22.89°N, 92.74°E

~1,014 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,679 km

1,043 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mizoram

City	Population	Rank in India
Aizawl	293,416	#174
Ngūr	32,734	#1768
Saiha	25,110	#2380
Kolasib	25,000	#2399
Serchhīp	21,158	#2801
Lawngtlai	20,830	#2843

Cities near Lunglei

Lawngtlai20,830 people · ~43 km away
Serchhīp21,158 people · ~46 km away
Saiha25,110 people · ~51 km away
Aizawl293,416 people · ~93 km away
Ngūr32,734 people · ~96 km away
Belonia19,996 people · ~138 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lunglei?

Lunglei has a population of 57,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #944 biggest city in India.

What region is Lunglei in?

Lunglei is located in Mizoram, India.

Is Lunglei the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,679 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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