Shillong, Meghalaya

India

Regional capital25.5689° N, 91.8831° E

Situated in Meghalaya, India, Shillong is a regional capital. It has a population of 143,229.

Population143,229

ProvinceMeghalaya

Coordinates25.5689° N, 91.8831° E

CountryIndia

Rank in India#379 of 557,951

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About Shillong

Geographically, Shillong is positioned at 25.57° N, 91.88° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Meghalaya, India.

The population of Shillong is 143,229, placing it at position #379 among 557,951 localities in India.

Cities in Meghalaya

Shillong is located in the Meghalaya province of India. Other cities in the region include Tura, Mawlai-Mawïong, Shella. Shillong has 143,229 inhabitants.

Tura74,858 Mawlai-Mawïong55,012 Shella54,039 Nongthymmai38,004 Mankāchar31,091 Nongstoin28,742 Jowai28,430 Laitumkhrah27,219 Williamnagar24,597 Resubelpara19,595

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shillong?

Shillong has a population of 143,229. It ranks #379 in India by population.

What province or state is Shillong in?

Shillong is located in Meghalaya, India.

Where is Shillong located?

Shillong is located at coordinates 25.57° N, 91.88° E in Meghalaya, India.

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