Itanagar
Itanagar (/iːˈtɑːnəɡər/ⓘ) is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The seat of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the seat of government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the seat of Gauhati High Court permanent bench at Naharlagun are all in Itanagar. Being the hub of all the major economic bases, Itanagar, along with the adjacent town of Naharlagun, comprise the administrative region of the Itanagar Capital Complex Region. This stretches from the Itanagar Municipal limit at Chandranagar Town extended until Nirjuli Town, and is a major junction of cultural, economic, fashion, education and recreational activities.
Itanagar | |
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From top, left to right: Donyi Polo Airport, Ganga/Gyakar Sinyi lake, Lake at Itanagar, Ita Fort southern gate, Shatabdi Express from Itanagar to Guwahati, Arunachal A/C Superfast, Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic, Bunny's fantasy world | |
| Nickname: Capital of Arunachal | |
Itanagar Location of Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Itanagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°37′12″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | Itanagar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Itanagar Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Shri Tame Phassang |
| • Municipal Commissioner | Shri Likha Tejji APCS |
| • Deputy Commissioner (Itanagar Capital Complex) | Shri Talo Potom, IAS |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Shri Techi Kaso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.69 km2 (19.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 59,490 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AR-01, AR-02, ARX |
| Climate | Humid subtropical climate |
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