Aizawl
Sign in to saveAizawl ( ; Mizo: ), formerly known as Aijal, is the capital city and the most populous city of Mizoram, India. It is also the third largest city in northeast India. It is situated atop a series of ridges, with an average elevation of around 1,132 metres (3,714 feet) above sea level. In 2024, the city has an estimated population of 415,000 people.
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Aizawl is the capital and largest city of Mizoram, a state in northeast India, with a 2024 population of about 415,000 people. Perched on ridges at roughly 3,700 feet above sea level, it is the third-largest city in northeast India and serves as the region's administrative and cultural center.
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Place details
- Locality
- Aizawl
- Region
- Mizoram
- Country
- India
- Population
- 293,416
- Timezone
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27 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Pre-colonialism (before 1889)
- Colonial Aijal (1889-1948)
- Contemporary Aizawl (1948–present)
- Capital of Mizo District, Assam, India (1948–1972)
- 1966 Mizo National Front Uprising
- Capital of Mizoram Union Territory (1972-1987)
- Capital of State of Mizoram (1987–present)
- Geography and Climate
- Geography
- Climate
- Civic Administration
- Demographics
- Religion
- Media
- Lifestyle
- Transport
- Air
- Rail
- Education
- Sports
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
- Sources
Aizawl ( ; Mizo: ), formerly known as Aijal, is the capital city and the most populous city of Mizoram, India. It is also the third largest city in northeast India. It is situated atop a series of ridges, with an average elevation of around 1,132 metres (3,714 feet) above sea level. In 2024, the city has an estimated population of 415,000 people.
Having served as the capital of the British Lushai Hills from 1898 to 1947, colonial structures are prevalent in the city centre including but not limited to the Aijal Club, Raj Bhavan, the Red School, and the Office of the Deputy Commissioner. As the seat of the Government of Mizoram, Aizawl is home to the Assembly House. Additionally, Aizawl is part of the Smart Cities Mission, an initiative by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs aimed at urban development and infrastructure enhancement.