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Bengaluru is the capital city of India with a population of 12,327,000 inhabitants, making it one of the world's largest megacities. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.
Notable personalities born in Bengaluru include: Rajinikanth, Shakuntala Devi, Nayanthara.
Bengaluru in India
Population
18,789,000
(2026 estimate)
Area
741.0
km²
Elevation
920
m
Density
25,356
inh./km²
Coordinates
13.0° N
77.6° E
77.6° E
Bengaluru Population Evolution
The population of Bengaluru in 2026 is estimated to 18,789,000 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6,537,124 | |
| 2011 | 9,621,551 | +47.2% |
| 2019 | 11,250,000 | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 12,327,000 | +9.6% |
Interactive Map of Bengaluru
Points of Interest
What to see in Bengaluru
Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Sree Kanteerava Stadium
HAL Bengaluru International Airport
Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station
Bengaluru Palace
Yelahanka Air Force Station
St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Bengaluru
Vidhana Soudha
Famous People Born in Bengaluru
Shakuntala Devi
writer
Born 1929
- Died 2013
Rajinikanth
screenwriter
Born 1950
Nayanthara
actor
Born 1984
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