Sonīpat Population 2026

Sonīpat has a population of 289,333, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Haryana. It is about 44× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

289,333

Rank in India

#180

Coordinates

28.99°N, 77.02°E

~229 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

46 km

29 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Haryana

City	Population	Rank in India
Faridabad	1,414,050	#28
Gorakhpur	1,324,570	#32
Gurugram	886,519	#63
Rohtak	374,292	#133
Hisar	307,024	#158
Karnāl	302,140	#161
Panipat	295,970	#170
Yamuna Nagar	217,071	#234

Cities near Sonīpat

Ganaur35,603 people · ~15 km away
Kharkhauda25,051 people · ~17 km away
Kundli21,633 people · ~17 km away
Narela800,000 people · ~17 km away
Bāghpat41,766 people · ~20 km away
Bawāna73,680 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sonīpat?

Sonīpat has a population of 289,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in India.

What region is Sonīpat in?

Sonīpat is located in Haryana, India.

Is Sonīpat the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 46 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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