Mākum Population 2026
Mākum has a population of 16,923, making it the #3413 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Assam. It is about 750× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,923
Rank in India
#3413
Coordinates
27.49°N, 95.44°E
~130 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,791 km
1,112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Assam
Cities near Mākum
- Tinsukia116,322 people · ~8 km away
- Dum Duma21,706 people · ~15 km away
- Duliajan28,626 people · ~18 km away
- Duliajan Oil Town28,626 people · ~19 km away
- Digboi21,736 people · ~21 km away
- Nahorkatiya18,937 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mākum?
Mākum has a population of 16,923 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3413 biggest city in India.
What region is Mākum in?
Mākum is located in Assam, India.
Is Mākum the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,791 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.