Aizawl

Aizawl (English: /ˈzɔːl/; Mizo: [ˈaɪ̯.ˈzɔːl] , formerly romanised as Aijal) is the capital of the state of Mizoram. It was officially established on 25 February 1890 as Fort Aijal during the British rule. With a population of 293,416, it is the largest city in the state. It is also the centre of administration containing all the important government offices, namely the state's Assembly House and civil secretariat.

Aizawl
Aijal
Clockwise from top: aerial view of Aizawl, Solomon's Temple, AR Ground Stadium, terminal of Lengpui Airport, Aizawl Theological College, Falkawn heritage tourism village
Nickname(s): 
Zofate Jerusalem
"The Jerusalem of the Zo people"
Zawlkhawpui
"The zawl capital"
Aizawl
Location of Aizawl in India
Aizawl
Aizawl (India)
Aizawl
Aizawl (Asia)
Coordinates: 23°43′38″N 92°43′04″E
Country India
StateMizoram
DistrictAizawl
Government
  BodyAizawl Municipal Corporation
  MayorLalrinênga Sailo (MNF)
Area
  Total129.91 km2 (50.16 sq mi)
Elevation
1,132 m (3,714 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total293,416
  Rank1st in Mizoram
  Density2,253/km2 (5,840/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialMizo and English
  Additional  Spokenother Kukish languages, Nepali, Bengali.
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
796001
Telephone code0389
Vehicle registrationMZ-01
Sex ratio1025 females per 1000 males /
ClimateCwa
Literacy98.36%
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