Top Cities in Kerala
Kerala, located in the southwest region of India, is a state known for its scenic beauty, diverse culture, and unique traditions. With a population of over 33 million people, Kerala is home to several large cities. The top cities in Kerala by population estimates are Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode.
Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital, is the largest city in Kerala with a population of over 1.2 people. Kochi, a major port city, is the commercial capital of Kerala and is home to over 1 million people. Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the third-largest city in Kerala with a population of over 700,000 people.
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Kerala Cities by Population
The population of Top Cities as per the last census figures held in the year 2011 and with a population of more than 1lakh +
| Rank | City/Town | City Population (2011 census) | Metropolitan or UA* Population |
| 1 | Thiruvananthapuram | 968,990 | 1,679,754 |
| 2 | Kochi | 602,046 | 2,119,724 |
| 2 | Kozhikode | 431,560 | 2,028,399 |
| 7 | Kollam | 348,657 | 1,110,668 |
| 3 | Thrissur | 315,957 | 1,861,269 |
| 6 | Kannur | 232,486 | 1,640,986 |
| 12 | Alappuzha | 174,176 | 240,991 |
| 10 | Kottayam | 136,812.00 | 357,302 |
| 11 | Palakkad | 130,955 | 293,533 |
| 4 | Malappuram | 101,386 | 1,699,060 |
| 14 | Kanhangad | 73,342 | 229,168 |
| 9 | Kayamkulam | 68,634 | 427,967 |
| 15 | Kasaragod | 54,172 | 192,856 |
| Ottappalam | 53,790 | 1,679,754 | |
| 17 | Chalakudy | 49,525 | 114,863 |
| 16 | Changanassery | 47,485 | 127,987 |
| 8 | Cherthala | 45,827 | 455,722 |
| 18 | Kothamangalam | 38,837 | 114,639 |
Source: Census 2011
*As per the Census of India 2011, an urban agglomeration is a continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining outgrowths (OGs), or two or more physically contiguous towns together with or without outgrowths of such towns.