Malpe Population 2026

Malpe has a population of 23,496, making it the #2552 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 540× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,496

Rank in India

#2552

Coordinates

13.35°N, 74.70°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,718 km

1,067 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Malpe

Udupi165,000 people · ~5 km away
Kundapura30,444 people · ~31 km away
Kārkala25,800 people · ~35 km away
Someshwar22,137 people · ~42 km away
Mūdbidri30,632 people · ~45 km away
Mangaluru499,487 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malpe?

Malpe has a population of 23,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2552 biggest city in India.

What region is Malpe in?

Malpe is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Malpe the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,718 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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