Aizawl
Aizawl (English: /aɪˈzɔːl/; Mizo: [ˈaɪ̯.ˈzɔːl] ⓘ), formerly known as Aijal, is the capital city and the most populous city of Mizoram, India. It is also the fourth largest city in northeast India after Agartala and Imphal. It is situated atop a series of ridges, with an average elevation of around 1,132 metres (3,714 feet) above sea level. In 2024, the city has an estimated population of 405,000 people.
Aizawl
Aijal | |
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Capital city of Mizoram | |
Clockwise from top: aerial view of Aizawl at night, Solomon's Temple, AR Ground Stadium, terminal of Lengpui Airport, Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl at day | |
| Nickname(s): | |
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 (2024) | |
| • Total | 405,000 |
| • 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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