Malappuram Population 2026
Malappuram has a population of 101,386, making it the #516 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 125× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,386
Rank in India
#516
Coordinates
11.04°N, 76.08°E
~68 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,958 km
1,216 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kerala
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | 851,406 | #67 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 788,271 | #70 |
| Kochi | 633,553 | #80 |
| Kozhikode | 550,440 | #90 |
| Kollam | 367,107 | #135 |
| Thrissur | 315,957 | #154 |
| Alappuzha | 240,991 | #210 |
| Palakkad | 132,728 | #394 |
Cities near Malappuram
- Manjeri97,102 people · ~10 km away
- Tennala56,546 people · ~17 km away
- Tirūrangādi56,632 people · ~17 km away
- Cheruvannur61,614 people · ~32 km away
- Beypore70,751 people · ~33 km away
- Ponnāni105,512 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malappuram?
Malappuram has a population of 101,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #516 biggest city in India.
What region is Malappuram in?
Malappuram is located in Kerala, India.
Is Malappuram the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,958 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.