Aizawl
Aizawl (English: /aɪˈzɔːl/; 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 | |
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Clockwise from top: aerial view of Aizawl, Solomon's Temple, AR Ground Stadium, terminal of Lengpui Airport, Aizawl Theological College, Falkawn heritage tourism village | |
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Aizawl Location of Aizawl in India Aizawl Aizawl (India) Aizawl Aizawl (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 23°43′38″N 92°43′04″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Aizawl |
| Government | |
| • Body | Aizawl Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Lalrinênga Sailo (MNF) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 129.91 km2 (50.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,132 m (3,714 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 293,416 |
| • Rank | 1st in Mizoram |
| • Density | 2,253/km2 (5,840/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo and English |
| • Additional Spoken | other Kukish languages, Nepali, Bengali. |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 796001 |
| Telephone code | 0389 |
| Vehicle registration | MZ-01 |
| Sex ratio | 1025 females per 1000 males ♂/♀ |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Literacy | 98.36% |
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