Lunglei
Lungleh | |
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Town | |
Nickname: Leitlangpui | |
Coordinates: 22°53′N 92°44′E / 22.88°N 92.73°E | |
Country | India |
State | Mizoram |
District | Lunglei |
Government | |
• Body | Lunglei Municipal Council |
Area | |
• Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 80,000 |
• Rank | 2nd in Mizoram |
• Density | 3,200/km2 (8,300/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Mizo |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 796701[1] |
Vehicle registration | MZ-02 |
Climate | Cwa |
Website | mizoram |
Lunglei (IPA: [/ˈlooŋgˌleɪ/]), formerly known as Lungleh, is the second-largest town in Mizoram, northeastern India, situated in the south-central part of the state. The town served as the capital of British South Lushai Hills from 1889 to 1898.[2] It is situated 729 metres (2,392 feet) above sea level and is situated on a ridge surrounded by hills. Lunglei has an estimated population of 80,000 residents as of 2023.[3]