Lunglei
Lungleh | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Clockwise from top: aerial view of Lunglei, Thuamluaia Ground, houses in Lunglei, Higher and Technical Institute of Mizoram (HATIM) | |
| Nickname: Leitlangpui | |
  Lunglei  Lunglei | |
| 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 |
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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]
- ^ "Lunglei Pin code". pin-code.net. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Chaterjee, Suhas (1985). Mizoram under the British rule. Mittal Publication. p. 225.
- ^ "Lunglei Notified Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Mizoram".