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Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, its official name until 2014, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India, known as India's Garden City for its parks and greenery.

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Population
8,443,675 1
Area (sq km)
741 1
Founding Year
1537 1
Population Estimate Year
2011 1
Elevation (m)
920 1
Latitude
12.97889 degrees north 1
Longitude
77.59167 degrees east 1
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Associated With

India, Countries

Bengaluru is a city in India.

Karnataka, States or Territories

bengaluru is associated with karnataka.

Capital Of

Karnataka, States or Territories

bengaluru is the capital of karnataka.

On Continent

Asia, Continents
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1. Bengaluru (Wikipedia)
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Population (2011 census) 8,443,675
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Area Metropolis 741 km2 (286 sq mi)
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1. Bengaluru (Wikipedia)
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12.97889 degrees N 77.59167 degrees E
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Elevation 920 m (3,020 ft)
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Founded 1537
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Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore (its official name until 1 November 2014), is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka.
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