New Delhi is the capital of India.
New Delhi is located in India, part of Asia. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
Source: GeoNames geographical database. Population figures can use different geographic boundaries and should be read together with “Figure applies to”.
New Delhi is India’s capital district within the much larger Delhi metropolis. Monumental avenues, historic quarters and modern commercial areas sit side by side.
New Delhi has a recorded population of 11,034,555. The figure applies to Delhi. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
New Delhi contains government buildings and broad avenues. Old Delhi has dense bazaar streets, Connaught Place is a central commercial district, and South Delhi holds several historic monuments.
India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Lodhi Gardens are key stops. Distances between them are considerable.
October to March generally brings lower temperatures, though air quality can be poor. High summer is extremely hot, and the monsoon brings heavy rain.
The metro is extensive, while taxis and auto-rickshaws cover shorter trips. Allow time for security checks and heavy traffic.
New Delhi has a recorded population of 11,034,555. The figure applies to Delhi. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
New Delhi is the capital of India.
Three or four days provide a good introduction to the Delhi area.
Yes. Lodhi Gardens, the Yamuna area and Aravalli landscape provide green spaces, though air quality should be checked.