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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

India

Regional capital31.1044° N, 77.1666° E

In Himachal Pradesh, India, Shimla is a regional capital. It is home to 173,503 people.

Population173,503
ProvinceHimachal Pradesh
Coordinates31.1044° N, 77.1666° E
CountryIndia
Rank in India#306 of 557,951

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About Shimla

Shimla can be found at 31.10° N, 77.17° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the Himachal Pradesh division in India.

With a population of 173,503, Shimla ranks #306 among the 557,951 cities and localities registered in India.

Cities in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is one of India's administrative regions. Shimla is one of its main cities, along with Solan, Kālka, Dharamsala. Shimla has 173,503 inhabitants.

Solan40,283Kālka34,134Dharamsala30,764Baddi29,911Nāhan28,899Mandi28,217Sundarnagar25,338Pāonta Sāhib25,183Chamba21,502Kulu19,831

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Shimla, 20 populated places have been registered.

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Couneil ChamberCity
0.7 km
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KaithuCity
1 km
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AnnandaleCity
1.2 km
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SnīwoānCity
1.4 km
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DhārCity
1.5 km
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ElysīumCity
1.7 km
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KalailCity
1.8 km
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GulchhaCity
2 km
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JakkoCity
2 km
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PagogCity
2 km
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Chhota SimlaCity
2 km
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Bharari ThānaCity
2.5 km
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BoileauganjCity
2.6 km
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Prospect HillCity
2.6 km
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BanreruCity
2.7 km
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KanogCity
2.7 km
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NahraCity
2.9 km
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BadhaiCity
2.9 km
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MalhīānaCity
3 km
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BakhrālCity
3 km

Universities in Shimla

Shimla is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
St. Bede's College, Shimla1904——
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shimla?

Shimla has a population of 173,503. It ranks #306 in India by population.

What province or state is Shimla in?

Shimla is located in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Where is Shimla located?

Shimla is located at coordinates 31.10° N, 77.17° E in Himachal Pradesh, India.

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