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Visakhapatnam

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Visakhapatnam, sometimes called Vizag, is the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, situated between the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is home to one of India's major natural harbors and a large naval base, and has grown into an important center for shipbuilding, steel production and, more recently, information technology, alongside its beaches and coastal hills.

Facts
Population
1,728,128 1
Area (sq km)
682 1
Population Estimate Year
2011 1
Elevation (m)
45 1
Latitude
17.694 degrees north 1
Longitude
83.292 degrees east 1
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Source Wikipedia: Visakhapatnam
India, Countries
South Asia, Regions
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1. Wikipedia: Visakhapatnam
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  • Demographics section, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visakhapatnam
    As of 2011 census of India, Visakhapatnam had a population of 1,728,128, of which males were 873,599 and females were 854,529
  • Demographics section (census year), en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visakhapatnam
    As of 2011 census of India, Visakhapatnam had a population of 1,728,128, of which males were 873,599 and females were 854,529
  • Geography section, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visakhapatnam
    The city area is 682 km2.
  • Geography section (elevation sentence), en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visakhapatnam
    The average elevation is 45 metres.
  • Infobox coordinates field, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visakhapatnam
  • Associated With: Andhra Pradesh, Lead section, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visakhapatnam
    Visakhapatnam is the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
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