Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji (/ˌtʃɛrəˈpʌndʒi, -ˈpʊn-/ ⓘ) or Sohra is a sub-divisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It was the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom).
Cherrapunji
Sohra | |
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Town | |
Sohra has held the record for highest rainfall multiple times in the past | |
Cherrapunji Location in Meghalaya Cherrapunji Cherrapunji (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25.284°N 91.721°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| District | East Khasi Hills |
| Elevation | 1,430 m (4,690 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 14,816 |
| • Density | 397/km2 (1,030/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Khasi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 03637 |
| Precipitation | 11,777 millimetres (463.7 in) |
| Climate | Cwb |
| Website | sohra |
Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but currently, nearby Mawsynram holds that distinction. Sohra still holds the all-time record for the most rainfall in a calendar month and in a year, however. It received 9,300 millimetres (370 in; 30.5 ft) in July 1861 and 26,461 millimetres (1,041.8 in; 86.814 ft) between 1 August 1860 and 31 July 1861.
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