Largest Cities in Kerala

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Kerala

1 Kanayannur 851,406

2 Thiruvananthapuram 788,271

3 Kochi 633,553

4 Kozhikode 550,440

5 Kollam 367,107

6 Thrissur 315,957

7 Alappuzha 240,991

8 Palakkad 132,728

9 Kanhangad 125,564

10 Ponnāni 105,512

11 Malappuram 101,386

12 Tellicherry 97,201

13 Manjeri 97,102

14 Neyyāttinkara 88,104

15 Edattala 77,811

16 Badagara 76,493

17 Taliparamba 72,465

18 Payyanur 72,111

19 Koyilandy 71,873

20 Kalamassery 71,038

21 Beypore 70,751

22 Tripunittura 69,390

23 Kayamkulam 68,634

24 Munnar 68,000

25 Kunnamkulam 63,903

26 Kannur 62,836

27 Cheruvannur 61,614

28 Kodungallūr 60,190

29 Nedumangād 60,161

30 Tiruvalla 57,223

31 Tirūrangādi 56,632

32 Tennala 56,546

33 Tirur 56,058

34 Moonniyur 55,535

35 Kottayam 55,374

36 Kāsaragod 54,172

37 Pallichal 53,861

38 Ottapalam 53,792

39 Thodupuzha 52,045

40 Changanācheri 51,430

41 Vazhakkala 51,242

42 Mannārakkāt 50,921

43 Perintalmanna 49,723

44 Kizhake Chālakudi 49,525

45 Vengara 48,600

46 Tānālūr 47,976

47 Kunnamangalam 47,396

48 Alangad 47,329

49 Alengād 47,329

50 Punalūr 47,263

51 Vattiyūrkāvu 47,187

52 Komalapuram 47,126

53 Mattanur 47,078

54 Pallikal 46,962

55 Nilambūr 46,366

56 Cherthala 45,827

57 Chirakkal 45,601

58 Shertallai 45,474

59 Kodur 45,459

60 Maradu 44,704

61 Kottangara 44,402

62 Kōttakkal 44,382

63 Olavanna 43,895

64 Panachikkad 43,595

65 Shōranūr 43,533

66 Varkala 43,276

67 Choornikkara 43,207

68 Kottuvalli 42,922

69 Kakkodi 42,866

70 Perumbaikad 42,839

71 Chavara 42,655

72 Kumbalangy 42,367

73 Abdu Rahiman Nagar 41,993

74 Mahē 41,816

75 Trikonavattam 41,609

76 Kudappanakkunnu 41,583

77 Pirāyiri 41,359

78 Kannamangalam 41,260

79 Triprangod 41,167

80 Thottada 40,818

81 Kalliyoor 40,816

82 Athiyannur 40,712

83 Icchannūr 40,697

84 Nannambra 40,543

85 Kulathummal 40,448

86 Ettumānūr 40,438

87 Kāttipparutti 40,318

88 Peringathur 40,292

89 Nādāpuram 40,230

90 Mayyanād 40,039

91 Kadungalūr 39,666

92 Manakunnam 39,538

93 Tirkadavūr 39,285

94 Aroor 39,214

95 Othukkungal 39,139

96 Kārakkād 39,098

97 Paravūr Tekkumbhāgam 38,946

98 Kotamangalam 38,837

99 Nattakam 38,599

100 Pathanāmthitta 38,285

The largest cities in Kerala represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kanayannur leads with a population of 851,406, followed by Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 13 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Kanayannur's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 47,263 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,190,777.

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