Andhra Pradesh Capital Region
Andhra Pradesh Capital Region is the metropolitan area of the de facto capital city Amaravati of Andhra Pradesh in India. The region is spread across the districts of NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla and Eluru. It includes the major ancient cities of Vijayawada, Guntur and Tenali. Vijayawada is the largest city and headquarters of the region. It is one the most populated metropolitan areas in Andhra Pradesh. The region is under the jurisdiction of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority and covers an area of 8,352.69 km2 (3,224.99 sq mi) under 58 mandals . The de facto capital city Amaravati is an urban notified area and will cover 217.23 km2 (83.87 sq mi), within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region.
Andhra Pradesh Capital Region | |
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Region | |
Map showing Andhra Pradesh Capital Region spread across Guntur and Krishna districts with the city of Amaravati on the banks of River Krishna | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Districts | Guntur District NTR District Krishna District Eluru District Palnadu district Bapatla district |
| Headquarters | Vijayawada |
| Major Cities | Guntur,Vijayawada, Amaravati,Tenali, Mangalagiri, Tadepalli, Sattenapalli, Nuzvid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,603 km2 (3,322 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,873,588 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| Website | APCRDA |
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