Padam Population 2026

Padam has a population of 25,000, making it the #2397 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Ladakh. It is about 508× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

New DelhiPadam
Location of Padam (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
25,000
Rank in India
#2397
Coordinates
33.47°N, 76.88°E
~3,560 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
540 km
335 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ladakh

CityPopulationRank in India
Leh37,475#1532
Kargil16,338#3510

Cities near Padam

  • Bunjwah15,899 people · ~94 km away
  • Leh37,475 people · ~101 km away
  • Kishtwār20,553 people · ~105 km away
  • Chamba21,502 people · ~124 km away
  • Doda21,605 people · ~129 km away
  • Kargil16,338 people · ~140 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Padam?
Padam has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2397 biggest city in India.
What region is Padam in?
Padam is located in Ladakh, India.
Is Padam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 540 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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