Machilīpatnam Population 2026
Machilīpatnam has a population of 192,827, making it the #262 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Andhra Pradesh. It is about 66× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
192,827
Rank in India
#262
Coordinates
16.19°N, 81.14°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,440 km
894 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andhra Pradesh
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Rasapūdipalem | 1,728,128 | #19 |
| Vijayawada | 1,143,232 | #45 |
| Visakhapatnam | 1,063,178 | #49 |
| Guntur | 670,073 | #76 |
| Nellore | 547,621 | #92 |
| Kurnool | 460,184 | #113 |
| Kākināda | 384,182 | #128 |
| Rajamahendravaram | 376,333 | #131 |
Cities near Machilīpatnam
FAQ
What is the population of Machilīpatnam?
Machilīpatnam has a population of 192,827 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #262 biggest city in India.
What region is Machilīpatnam in?
Machilīpatnam is located in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Is Machilīpatnam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,440 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.