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Itanagar | |
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Capital City | |
  Itanagar Location of Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh Show map of Arunachal Pradesh  Itanagar Itanagar (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°37′12″E / 27.10000°N 93.62000°E / 27.10000; 93.62000Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°37′12″E / 27.10000°N 93.62000°E / 27.10000; 93.62000 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | Papum Pare |
| Government | |
| • Body | Itanagar Municipal Council |
| Elevation |
620-2,500 m (2,035-8,200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 59,490 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AR-01, AR-02, ARX |
| Climate | Cwa |
Itanagar (/ˌiːˈtɑːnəɡər/;
pronunciation (help·info)) is the capital 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.
Contents
1 Geography
2 Climate
3 Culture
4 Places of interest
5 Demographics
6 Transportation
6.1 Air
6.2 Road
6.3 Railway
7 Media and communications
7.1 Radio
7.2 Newspapers
8 Education
9 See also
10 References
11 External links
Geography
Itanagar is located at 27°06′N 93°37′E / 27.1°N 93.62°E / 27.1; 93.62. It has an average elevation of 750 metres.
Climate
Itanagar features a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa), with dry, mild winters and warm, wet summers.
| Climate data for Itanagar | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
| Record high °C (°F) |
28.8 (83.8) |
33.1 (91.6) |
35.6 (96.1) |
35.2 (95.4) |
36 (97) |
39.5 (103.1) |
37.6 (99.7) |
37.4 (99.3) |
37.4 (99.3) |
35.7 (96.3) |
31.6 (88.9) |
30.5 (86.9) |
39.5 (103.1) |
| Average high °C (°F) |
24.0 (75.2) |
25.9 (78.6) |
29.4 (84.9) |
28.5 (83.3) |
30 (86) |
30.6 (87.1) |
33.8 (92.8) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.6 (90.7) |
29.1 (84.4) |
25.1 (77.2) |
29.2 (84.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) |
16.9 (62.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
24.2 (75.6) |
26.2 (79.2) |
27.2 (81) |
29.7 (85.5) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.5 (83.3) |
27.3 (81.1) |
22.3 (72.1) |
19.0 (66.2) |
23.9 (75) |
| Average low °C (°F) |
10.3 (50.5) |
12.9 (55.2) |
15.9 (60.6) |
19.9 (67.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
23.8 (74.8) |
25.5 (77.9) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.4 (75.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
15.4 (59.7) |
12.9 (55.2) |
18.6 (65.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) |
5.8 (42.4) |
7.2 (45) |
9.0 (48.2) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
21.2 (70.2) |
22.4 (72.3) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.3 (70.3) |
16 (61) |
9.5 (49.1) |
5.2 (41.4) |
5.2 (41.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) |
15.45 (0.608) |
24.89 (0.98) |
144.76 (5.699) |
248.29 (9.775) |
441.13 (17.367) |
657.7 (25.89) |
662.73 (26.092) |
604.79 (23.811) |
433.72 (17.076) |
116.73 (4.596) |
31.02 (1.221) |
10.6 (0.42) |
3,302.09 (130.004) |
| Average rainy days |
7.5 |
9.5 |
7.8 |
20.5 |
22 |
28 |
17 |
25 |
18 |
11 |
6 |
2 |
170.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) |
77.26 |
79.11 |
65.34 |
85.67 |
80.24 |
87.83 |
89.35 |
92.29 |
93.03 |
80.39 |
78.40 |
75.00 |
81.99 |
| Source: World Weather Online | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Itanagar | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
| Average high °C (°F) |
11 (52) |
11 (52) |
21 (70) |
24 (75) |
26 (79) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
26 (79) |
24 (75) |
19 (66) |
16 (61) |
22 (72) |
| Average low °C (°F) |
3 (37) |
4 (39) |
8 (46) |
10 (50) |
11 (52) |
15 (59) |
13 (55) |
14 (57) |
13 (55) |
12 (54) |
7 (45) |
3 (37) |
9 (49) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) |
30 (1.2) |
54 (2.1) |
57 (2.2) |
96 (3.8) |
210 (8.3) |
405 (15.9) |
510 (20.1) |
360 (14.2) |
411 (16.2) |
114 (4.5) |
15 (0.6) |
27 (1.1) |
2,289 (90.2) |
| Source: Yahoo Weather India | |||||||||||||
Culture
People
Itanagar is inhabited by a number of tribes viz., Nyishi, Adi, Apatani, Tagin, Galo, Monpa, idu Mishmi, singpho, aka, miji and lot more. Nyishis are the aboriginies of the city.
Religious Places
Gompa mandir: Constructed by His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, the Buddhist temple, a beautiful yellow roofed shrine reflects the extensive Tibetan influence and provides good views of Itanagar and the surrounding countryside.
Places of interest
Ita Fort, one of the most important historical sites in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The name literally means "Fort of bricks"( brick being called "Ita" in the Assamese language). The Ita Fort was built as early as the 14th or the 15th century.The fort has an irregular shape, built mainly with bricks dating back to the 14th-15th Century. The total brickwork is of 16,200 cubic metre lengths which have been identified by some scholars with the Chutiya kingdom. The fort has three different entrances at three different sides, which are western, the eastern and the southern sides.
Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar is also known for showcasing rich tribal culture of the state.- Gekar sinyi (Ganga lake) is a beautiful natural lake which literally means Confined lake in the Nyishi dialect. It is surrounded by a landmass of hard rock. Primeval vegetation, orchids masses on tall trees and tree ferns contribute to its popularity as a hot picnic spot and recreation hub. Boating facilities and a swimming pool are available at the site.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Itanagar had a population of 59,490. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Itanagar has an average literacy rate of 66.95%, Lower than the national average of 74.4%: male literacy is 73.69%, and female literacy is 59.57%. In Itanagar, 15% of the population are under 6 years of age. Takam Sanjoy, a former MP from Arunachal Pradesh, in his speech at Jantar Mantar, Delhi while addressing people demanding justice for Nido Tania, mentioned that the Itanagar consists of about 70% of population from other parts of India.
Transportation
Air
Regular Helicopter service is available from Guwahati to Naharlagun (Itanagar). A greenfield Airport, few miles from city is under construction in Hollongi.
Road
National Highway 415 connects Itanagar to Assam and rest of the world. Regular bus and Innova services are available from Guwahati and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
Railway
The train station is at Naharlagun.
Media and communications
Radio
All India Radio and radio ooh lala.
Newspapers
- The Arunachal Times
- Echo of Arunachal
- Dawnlit post
Education
- NERIST
- National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajiv Gandhi Government polytechnic
- Rajiv Gandhi University
- Himalayan University
- Dera Natung Government college
- Don Bosco College
See also
- Tourism in North East India
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Itanagar. |
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External links
Itanagar travel guide from Wikivoyage
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