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Oldest Cities in Karnataka

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Karnataka

1 Yellāpur 29.5
2 Yelbarga 29.5
3 Yelandūr 29.5
4 Yelahanka 29.5
5 Yadgir 29.5
6 Wādi 29.5
7 Vittal 29.5
8 Virajpet 29.5
9 Uppinangadi 29.5
10 Ullal 29.5
11 Udiyāvara 29.5
12 Udupi 29.5
13 Turuvekere 29.5
14 Tumkūr 29.5
15 Tirumakūdal Narsipur 29.5
16 Tīrthahalli 29.5
17 Tiptūr 29.5
18 Terdāl 29.5
19 Tekkalakote 29.5
20 Tarikere 29.5
21 Tālīkota 29.5
22 Sullya 29.5
23 Sūlibele 29.5
24 Srīnivāspur 29.5
25 Sorab 29.5
26 Somvārpet 29.5
27 Someshwar 29.5
28 Siruguppa 29.5
29 Sirsi 29.5
30 Sirālkoppa 29.5
31 Sīra 29.5
32 Sindhnūr 29.5
33 Sindgi 29.5
34 Sidlaghatta 29.5
35 Siddāpur 29.5
36 Shrīrangapattana 29.5
37 Srāvana Belgola 29.5
38 Shorāpur 29.5
39 Shirhatti 29.5
40 Shivamogga 29.5
41 Shikaripura 29.5
42 Shiggaon 29.5
43 Shāhpur 29.5
44 Shāhābād 29.5
45 Sedam 29.5
46 Savanūr 29.5
47 Saundatti 29.5
48 Sarjāpur 29.5
49 Sargūr 29.5
50 Sankeshwar 29.5
51 Sāmbre 29.5
52 Sakleshpur 29.5
53 Sāgar 29.5
54 Sadalgi 29.5
55 Ron 29.5
56 Robertsonpet 29.5
57 Raybag 29.5
58 Ranebennur 29.5
59 Rāmdurg 29.5
60 Closepet 29.5
61 Rāichūr 29.5
62 Rabkavi 29.5
63 Puttūr 29.5
64 Ponnampet 29.5
65 Piriyāpatna 29.5
66 Pāvugada 29.5
67 French Rocks 29.5
68 Nyāmti 29.5
69 Nelamangala 29.5
70 Navalgund 29.5
71 Nargund 29.5
72 Naregal 29.5
73 Narasimharājapura 29.5
74 Nanjangūd 29.5
75 Nandgad 29.5
76 Nāgamangala 29.5
77 Mysuru 29.5
78 Munirābād 29.5
79 Mundgod 29.5
80 Mundargi 29.5
81 Mūlki 29.5
82 Mulgund 29.5
83 Mulbāgal 29.5
84 Mudgere 29.5
85 Mudhol 29.5
86 Mudgal 29.5
87 Muddebihāl 29.5
88 Mūdbidri 29.5
89 Māyakonda 29.5
90 Mānvi 29.5
91 Manipal 29.5
92 Mangaluru 29.5
93 Mandya 29.5
94 Mālūr 29.5
95 Malpe 29.5
96 Malavalli 29.5
97 Mahālingpur 29.5
98 Māgadi 29.5
99 Madikeri 29.5
100 Madhugiri 29.5

Cities with the oldest median ages in Karnataka often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Yellāpur has a median age of 29.5 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Yellāpur's residents are over 29.5 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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