Naharlagun Population 2026
Naharlagun has a population of 36,158, making it the #1590 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is about 351× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,158
Rank in India
#1590
Coordinates
27.10°N, 93.70°E
~159 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,628 km
1,011 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arunachal Pradesh
Cities near Naharlagun
- Itanagar59,490 people · ~9 km away
- North Lakhimpur59,841 people · ~43 km away
- Dergaon20,059 people · ~52 km away
- Jorhat126,736 people · ~63 km away
- Biswanath Chariali19,145 people · ~69 km away
- Seppa18,350 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naharlagun?
Naharlagun has a population of 36,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1590 biggest city in India.
What region is Naharlagun in?
Naharlagun is located in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Is Naharlagun the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,628 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.