Tapa Population 2026

Tapa has a population of 23,248, making it the #2580 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 546× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,248

Rank in India

#2580

Coordinates

30.30°N, 75.37°E

~224 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

258 km

160 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Punjab

City	Population	Rank in India
Ludhiana	1,618,879	#23
Amritsar	1,159,227	#44
Jalandhar	868,929	#66
Patiāla	446,246	#117
Bathinda	285,788	#182
Pathānkot	174,306	#293
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311

Cities near Tapa

Rampura Phul51,023 people · ~12 km away
Rāmpura45,639 people · ~13 km away
Barnāla116,449 people · ~19 km away
Dhanaula19,920 people · ~20 km away
Bhadaur18,561 people · ~20 km away
Maur31,849 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tapa?

Tapa has a population of 23,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2580 biggest city in India.

What region is Tapa in?

Tapa is located in Punjab, India.

Is Tapa the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 258 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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