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Simla
Shimla Montage.jpg
 
Coordinates: 31°6′12″N 77°10′20″E / 31.10333°N 77.17222°E / 31.10333; 77.17222Coordinates: 31°6′12″N 77°10′20″E / 31.10333°N 77.17222°E / 31.10333; 77.17222
Country India
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictShimla
Named forHindu goddess Shyamala Devi
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyShimla Municipal Corporation
 • Deputy CommissionerAditya Negi, IAS
 • Municipal CommissionerAshish Kohli
 • MayorSatya Kaundal
Area
 • City35.34 km2 (13.64 sq mi)
Elevation
2,276 m (7,467 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • City169,578
 • Rank1 (in HP)
 • Density4,798.5/km2 (12,428.0/sq mi)
 • Metro
171,640
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • Additional  officialSanskrit, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
171 001
ISO 3166 codeISO 3166-2
Vehicle registrationHP-03, HP-07, HP-51, HP-52, HP-62, HP-63
UN/LOCODEIN SLV
ClimateCwb
Precipitation1,577 mm (62 in)
Avg. annual temperature17 °C (63 °F)
Avg. summer temperature22 °C (72 °F)
Avg. winter temperature−6–0 °C (21–32 °F)
Websitehpshimla.gov.in
Simla

Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The city is up in the mountains at around 2,200 metres (approximately 7,234 feet). Shimla is a popular tourist destination in India.

In 1864, Shimla was made the summer capital of British India. After Indian independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is the main commercial, cultural and educational centre of Himachal Pradesh. view more...






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