Southern Asia Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Southern Asia Cities
Delhi
35,518,400
Dhaka
25,359,100
Mumbai
22,539,300
Karachi
18,520,100
Kolkata
16,151,400
Southern Asia Cities Overview
Southern Asia features several megacities, with Mumbai leading as the largest metropolitan area at 12.7M residents. It’s followed closely by Karachi (11.6M), Delhi (10.9M), and Dhaka (10.4M).
India dominates the urban landscape with numerous major metropolitan areas including Bengaluru (5.1M), Kolkata (4.6M), and Chennai (4.3M). The country’s extensive urban network includes major regional centers like Ahmedabad (3.7M) and Hyderabad (3.6M).
Other countries feature significant urban centers as well: Tehran in Iran has 7.2M residents, while Lahore in Pakistan maintains 6.3M inhabitants. Kabul in Afghanistan (3M) and Kathmandu in Nepal (1.4M) serve as important regional capitals.