India
Amritsar is a city located in India, within the province of Punjab. It has a population of 1,159,227, making it a significant urban center in the region.
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
12.2 km away
Beas Airport
44.7 km away
Allama Iqbal International Airport
46.1 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 31.62234° N latitude and 74.87534° E longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Amritsar has an elevation of 244 meters and operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Nearby cities include Batāla, Tarn Taran, and Jandiāla Gurū.
Amritsar ranks 45th among 7,021 cities in India by population. The total urban population of the country is 392,990,526, highlighting the city's considerable size within this context.
Located in Punjab, Amritsar is the second-largest city among 226 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Punjab include Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiāla, Bathinda, and Pathānkot. The city is supported by various amenities, including 122 hospitals, 17 schools, and 1 university.
Amritsar has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Amritsar is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management Amritsar | — |
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The population of Amritsar is 1,159,227.
Amritsar is located in the province of Punjab.
The coordinates of Amritsar are 31.62234° N latitude and 74.87534° E longitude.
The elevation of Amritsar is 244 meters.
The nearest airport to Amritsar is Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport.
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