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Top Cities in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a state on the southeastern coast of India and is the seventh-largest state by area and the tenth-most populous state in India. It has several cities with large populations and as per Census 2011, it has 30 Cities with a population of more than 100,000.

  1. Visakhapatnam with a population of over 2 million,  is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh. Its referred to as “The Jewel of the East Coast” and is a major commercial and industrial hub, and is known for its natural beauty, beaches, and rich history.

  2. Vijayawada with a population of over 1.5 million is the second-largest city in Andhra Pradesh and is a major transportation hub. It is located on the banks of the Krishna River and is known for its rich cultural heritage and commercial significance.

  3. Guntur with a population of over 700,000, is the third-largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and educational institutions. It is also one of the largest producers of tobacco in India and is a major commercial center for the region.

  4. Nellore with a population of over 500,000  is a city located in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh. It’s the fourth largest city in Andhra Pradesh and a major center for agriculture and is also home to several industries and educational institutions.

  5. Kurnool with a population of over 400,000, is the fifth-largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It is also a major center for agriculture and is home to several industries and educational institutions.

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Andhra Pradesh 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 +

RankCityCity PopulationMetropolitan or UA* Population
1Visakhapatnam1,728,1281,728,128
2Vijayawada1,034,3581,491,202
3Guntur647,508673,952
4Nellore499,575564,148
5Kurnool430,214478,124
6 Kadapa343,054344,078
7 Rajahmundry341,831478,199
8 Kakinada312,538442,936
9Tirupati287,482459,985
10Anantapur261,004341,895
11Vizianagaram228,025239,374
12Ongole204,746206,419
13Eluru203,780250,693
14Nandyal200,516211,787
15Machilipatnam169,892169,892
16Adoni166,344184,771
17Tenali164,937164,937
18Proddatur162,717217,895
19Chittoor153,756175,640
20Hindupur151,677151,677
21Bhimavaram142,184147,056
22Madanapalle136,414179,267
23Guntakal126,270126,270
24Srikakulam125,939146,988
25Dharmavaram121,874121,874
26Gudivada118,167118,167
27Narasaraopet116,250117,568
28Tadpatri108,171108,171
29Tadepalligudem103,906103,703
30Chilakaluripet101,398101,398

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. 

Top Cities in Andhra Pradesh by Population 2024

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Rajeev Rana loves reading about history and demography and has been writing on these topics for five years. While not a certified expert, he has a deep understanding of demography in India. Rajeev contributes to several websites and has extensive knowledge of the Delhi NCR area.