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Shillong
Scotland Of The East
Capital city
Shillong.jpg
Shillong View Point
Shillong is located in Meghalaya
Shillong
Shillong
Location of Shillong in Meghalaya
Shillong is located in India
Shillong
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Shillong (India)
Coordinates: 25°34′56″N 91°53′40″E / 25.58222°N 91.89444°E / 25.58222; 91.89444Coordinates: 25°34′56″N 91°53′40″E / 25.58222°N 91.89444°E / 25.58222; 91.89444
Country India
StateMeghalaya
DistrictEast Khasi Hills
Area
 • Total64.36 km2 (24.85 sq mi)
Elevation
1,495−1,965 m (4,908−6,449 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total143,229
 • Density234/km2 (610/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialKhasi, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
793 001 – 793 102
Telephone code0364
Vehicle registrationML-05
Websiteeastkhasihills.gov.in

Shillong is a city in the northeastern part of India and the capital of Meghalaya, India.[1]It is also known as the ‘Scotland of the East’, because of its misty clouds and luscious greenery.[2]According to the 2011 census it is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229.[3][4][5]Shillong is well known for it's climate, waterfalls, and hills. It also receives a high amount of rainfall throughout the year.[6]

Shillong is at a height of 1,525 meters above sea level, the city extends about 64.36km2 regions. Its average weather is about 24 Degree Celcius with 70% humidity. Monsoon with heavy rainfall usually starts from the month of June to August.[7]

References

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  2. "Monsoon Destinations In India". Indianpanaroma. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  3. "Cencus of India. Shillong". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  4. "List of Most populated cities of India". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  5. "Shillong, Meghalaya: Weather, How to Reach, Festivals & Personalities". sentinelassam. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  6. "What to experience in shillong Scotland of the east". India.com. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  7. "Shillong, Meghalaya: Weather, How to Reach, Festivals & Personalities". sentinelassam. Retrieved 13 July 2021.