Kanakapura, India

Karnataka · India

Kanakapura is a mid-size city in Karnataka, India with a population of 54,014. Elevation: 2,096 ft (639 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

54,014 Population 17,945/sq mi density
2,096 ft Elevation 639 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population54,014
Density17,945/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Population54,014
Population Density17,945 / sq mi
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Coordinates12.5465°, 77.4201°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (729 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kanakapura

Kanakapura is a mid-size city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 54,014. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet (639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kanakapura

Kanakapura has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.2°C), the coldest is Dec (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1072 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 12.6° / 32.3° 7.1
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 13.6° / 35.6° 4.2
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 15.6° / 38.6° 10.1
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 19.8° / 39.5° 42.7
May 27.6°C / 82°F 20.4° / 37.9° 151.9
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 19.4° / 33.9° 97.6
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 19.2° / 31.8° 118.1
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 19.1° / 31.9° 179.0
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 18.4° / 30.8° 143.7
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 17.5° / 30.2° 170.5
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 15.3° / 29° 97.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 13.3° / 29.5° 49.8
Kanakapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above India avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density17,945/sq mi
Coordinates12.5465°N, 77.4201°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 292 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 276 km
2011 Thane Category 1 286 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 290 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 241 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Kanakapura has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Kanakapura

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sundaghatta School - - - -
Jain International Residential School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kanakapura

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Retro Bollywood - MP3
AIR Raagam - UNKNOWN
Shaiva Lahari devotional, hindu MP3 128 kbps
Sakkath Radio - MP3

Museums in Kanakapura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shilpamala

Libraries in Kanakapura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Saraswathi Mandira0.0

Farmers Markets in Kanakapura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
APMC Market
APMC Market
APMC Market

Restaurants in Kanakapura

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gokul Vegetarian Restaurant
Mandarathi Gardens
Rathna Upahar
Red Spice

Theatres in Kanakapura

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater
DSU Arena
Open Auditorium

Bus Stations in Kanakapura

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harohalli Bus Stand
Kanakapura Bus Stand
Maralawadi

Gas Stations in Kanakapura

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP
IN #1239449116
IN #1239449128
IN #13735384538
Indian Oil

Golf Courses in Kanakapura

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jain University Golf Course

Airports Near Kanakapura

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kempegowda International Airport BengaluruBLRLarge Airport
HAL Airport-Medium Airport
Hosur Airport-Small Airport
Jakkur Aerodrome-Small Airport
Yelahanka Air Force Station-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanakapura

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sri Datta Sadananda Ashram

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Kanakapura

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kanakapura.

Name Description
Chunchi Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Things to See Near Kanakapura

6 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Kabbaldurga Fort
⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta
  • • Kabbalu
  • • Kapala Betta
  • • Thenginakallu Betta
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Bananthimari Betta

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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What is the population of Kanakapura?

Kanakapura has a population of 54,014 residents and is located in India. The population density is 17,945 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kanakapura?

Kanakapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

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