Ghāziābād, India
Major city · Population 1.2M
Ghāziābād is the 41st largest city in India with a population of approximately 1,199,191 people as of 2026. This makes it the 437th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.08% of India's total population of 1.45B. Ghāziābād is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. The average annual temperature is 24.4°C with 1,250 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 215 meters above sea level.
Population
1,199,191
Global Rank
#437
Country Rank
#41
% of India
0.08%
Avg Temperature
24.4°C
Annual Rainfall
1,250 mm
Elevation
215 m
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Ghāziābād on the Map
Climate in Ghāziābād
Ghāziābād's warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Sep with 357 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
India at a Glance
Country Population
1,450,935,791
Capital
New Delhi
Region
Southern Asia
Major Cities
532
GDP per Capita
$2,695
Life Expectancy
72.0 years
Urban Population
35.4%
Growth Rate
0.01%
Other Major Cities in India
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Ghāziābād with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mandoli | 120,417 | 13 km |
| Dalūpura | 154,791 | 13 km |
| Noida | 293,908 | 14 km |
| Gokalpur | 121,870 | 15 km |
| Loni | 516,082 | 17 km |
| Mustafābād | 127,167 | 18 km |
| Karāwalnagar | 224,281 | 18 km |
| Delhi | 11,034,555 | 20 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ghāziābād?
The population of Ghāziābād, India is approximately 1,199,191 people, making it the 437th largest city in the world and the 41st largest in India.
Is Ghāziābād the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi. Ghāziābād is the 41st largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Ghāziābād?
Ghāziābād has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C and receives 1,250 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Jan.
What timezone is Ghāziābād in?
Ghāziābād is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.