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Belgaum

Southern Asia

Belgaum, officially known as Belagavi, is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka, located near the state's northwestern border in the Western Ghats.

Facts
Population
488,157 1
Area (sq km)
94 1
Founding Year
1101 to 1200 2
Founding Year
from 1167 2
Population Estimate Year
2011 1
Elevation (m)
762 1
Latitude
15.856944 degrees north 1
Longitude
74.504444 degrees east 1
Sources
1. Belgaum (Wikidata)
  • P1082 (population)
    population 488,157 (2011)
  • P625 (coordinate location)
    latitude 15.856944, longitude 74.504444
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 762 m
  • P2046 (area)
    area 94.0 sq km
  • P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
    population 488157 (2011)
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2. Belgaum (Wikipedia)
  • History
    Belgaum was founded in late 12th century AD by the Ratta dynasty, who shifted from nearby Saundatti.
  • History section
    Belgaum was founded in late 12th century AD by the Ratta dynasty, who shifted from nearby Saundatti.
  • In Group: Cities of Southern Asia (World), Wikipedia lead / Wikidata P17, confirms city and country
  • On Continent: Asia, Lead paragraph names India; continent follows from the atlas record for India
    one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under India
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