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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Palin
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = hi
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| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = View of Palin Town.jpg
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| image_caption = A view of Palin
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| coordinates = {{coord|27.694|N|93.632|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Arunachal Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kra Daadi district]]
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| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| area_total_km2 = 329.45
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 1080
| population_total = 5816
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = 17
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| demographics1_title1 = Official
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 791118
| registration_plate = [[Vehicle registration plates of India|AR]]-19
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| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-AR]]
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'''Palin''' is a hill station and the headquarter of [[Kra Daadi district]] in [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is inhabited by [[Nyishi (Tribe)|Nyishi tribe]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and has a population of 5816 according to the 2001 census. The incumbent MLA from [[Palin (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Palin constituency]] is [[Balo Raja]].

==Geography==
Palin has an average elevation of 1080 metres (3540 feet).

{{Geographic location
|Centre = Palin
|North = [[Tali, Arunachal Pradesh|Tali]]
|Northeast = [[Daporijo]]
|East = Raga
|Southeast = [[Ziro]]
|South = [[Yazali]], [[Itanagar]]
|Southwest = [[Seppa]], [[Sagalee]]
|West =
|Northwest = [[Nyapin]]
}}

==Climate==
Palin has a [[subtropical highland climate]] (Cwb in the [[Köppen climate classification]]). Summers are warm with very high rainfall; winters are mild with moderate rainfall. It is very hilly with high geographical terrain. Most of the time it is covered by clouds. The area is windy in nature.

{{Weather box
|location= Palin
|metric first= yes
|single line= yes
|Jan high C= 15
|Feb high C= 15
|Mar high C= 17
|Apr high C= 20
|May high C= 20
|Jun high C= 23
|Jul high C= 22
|Aug high C= 24
|Sep high C= 23
|Oct high C= 22
|Nov high C= 19
|Dec high C= 16
|Jan low C= 8
|Feb low C= 9
|Mar low C= 13
|Apr low C= 15
|May low C= 16
|Jun low C= 20
|Jul low C= 18
|Aug low C= 19
|Sep low C= 18
|Oct low C= 17
|Nov low C= 12
|Dec low C= 8
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm= 30
|Feb precipitation mm= 54
|Mar precipitation mm= 57
|Apr precipitation mm= 96
|May precipitation mm= 210
|Jun precipitation mm= 405
|Jul precipitation mm= 510
|Aug precipitation mm= 360
|Sep precipitation mm= 411
|Oct precipitation mm= 114
|Nov precipitation mm= 15
|Dec precipitation mm= 27

|source= [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Itanagar-weather-averages/Goa/IN.aspx World Weather Online]
|date= May 2012
}}

==Culture==
Palin and its adjoining areas are mainly populated by people of the [[Nishi people|Nyishi]] tribe.

'''Holy Rosary Church''': Consecrated by the Bishop of Itanagar, this Catholic church reflects the extensive Christian influence.<ref name=APN>{{cite web |url=http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in/tourism.htm |title=Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh |publisher=Arunachalpradesh.nic.in |accessdate=2012-08-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320144930/http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in/tourism.htm |archivedate=2012-03-20 }}</ref>

==Places of interest==

'''Holy Rosay Catholic Church''' is one of largest Catholic churches in the state.<ref name=APN /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arunachaltourism.com/destination.php |title=Arunachal Tourism |publisher=Arunachal Tourism |date=1911-12-04 |accessdate=2012-08-20}}</ref> It is located at the hilltop in the town.

'''Palin river''' one of the tributaries of River Subansiri flows through this town. The river is ideal for rafting, fishing and for picnics.

From here tourist places like [[Ziro]], [[Parshuram Kund]](in [[Lohit district|Lohit]]), [[Malinithan]] (in [[East Siang district|Siang]]), Bhishmak Nagar (in [[Dibang Valley]]) are also easily accessible by roads.

==Festivals==
Nyokum, an agricultural festival of the [[Nyishis]], is the main festival celebrated in the town. Beside [[Nyokum]], people also celebrate Christmas, Diwali and Dusherra. Of late Longte Yullo festival is also being celebrated in Pain.

==Demography==

{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Palin has a population of 5816. The Nyishis are the indigenous inhabitants of the area. Some of the major clans inhabiting this constituency are Byabang,Dolang, Nangbia, Takam, Techi, Taring,Charu, Balo, Patey, Tarh, Techi, Taku, Khyoda, Dohu, Heri etc.

==Communication==
Palin is situated in the western side of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. From the capital city Itanagar it is The District Highway connects Palin to rest of the state. Regular Bus and Tata sumo services are available from [[Itanagar]], [[Ziro]].

== See also ==
* [[New Palin]], a town in the Kurung Kumey district
* [[Yazali,Arunachal Pradesh]]
* [[Choba village]]

==References==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.indiantravelportal.com/arunachal-pradesh/palin/ PALIN by India travel portal]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080822215146/http://www.centurychina.com/plaboard/uploads/1962war.htm 1962 Border War between India and China(Henderson brook report)]
* [http://supplementboss.com/itanagar-government-office.htm Contact List for all Important Government Officials in Itanagar Includes Police, Telephone, Electricity and more]

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[[Category:Hill stations in Arunachal Pradesh]]

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