Kohima
Kohima (/koʊˈhiːmə/ ⓘ; Angami Naga: Kewhira (IPA: [ˈkɛʍɪɻə])) is the capital of the Indian state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Kohima constitutes both a district and a municipality. The municipality covers 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi). The city lies on the foothills of Japfü section of the Barail Range located south of the District (25.67°N 94.12°E) and has an average elevation of 1,261 m (4,137 ft).
Kohima
Kewhira | |
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| City of Kohima | |
From top (left to right): Kohima skyline with Kohima Village on top; Kohima street; PHQ Junction; Aradurah Hill | |
| Motto: "Work is Pride" | |
Kohima Location of Kohima in Nagaland Kohima Kohima (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25.67°N 94.10°E | |
| Country | India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Kohima District |
| Divisions | 19 municipal wards |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Kohima Municipal Council |
| • Administrator | Lanusenla Longkümer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,444 m (4,738 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 115,283 |
| Demonym(s) | Kohimian kewhi–mia |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| • Major languages | Angami • Ao • Chakhesang • Lotha • Sümi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 797001 |
| Telephone code | 91 (0)370 |
| Vehicle registration | NL-01 |
| Sex ratio | 927 ♂/♀ |
| Climate | Temperate (Köppen) |
| Website | kmc |
Originally known as Kewhira, Kohima's history goes back to a time when it was a village of the Angami Nagas. It became an urban centre in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam Province. It officially became the capital after the state of Nagaland was inaugurated in 1963. Kohima was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. The battle is often referred to as the Stalingrad of the East. In 2013, the British National Army Museum voted the Battle of Kohima to be Britain's Greatest Battle.