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This article covers all the important facts and
figures on Pune city. Know some interesting facts about Puna, India.
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Pune Facts
The city of Pune is located in the
western state of Maharashtra, at an altitude of around 559 m above sea
level. It is spread over an area of 138 sq km and is the second largest
city in Maharashtra. Apart from tourism, Pune is also quite popular as
an education destination. The city boasts of having some of the best
institutes in India, ranging from management schools to medical
colleges. In the following lines, we have provided almost all the
interesting facts about Puna, India. Check out the Pune facts and
figures given below.
Area: |
138 square kilometers |
Altitude: |
559 m above sea level |
Geographical Location: |
Latitude: 18° 32' N |
Longitude: 73°51' E |
Climate: |
Average temperature ranges around 15°C to 35°C |
Rainfall: |
68 cm (annual) |
Best Time to Visit: |
October to March |
Colleges
in Pune: |
Engineering
Colleges in Pune,
Medical
Colleges in Pune,
MBA
Colleges in Pune |
Languages: |
Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi and English |
Religions: |
Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikhs, Parsis and Sindhis |
Population: |
Around 4 million |
Major Festivals: |
Diwali, Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janamashtami, Deep Dewali,
Gudhi Padwa, Holi, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan and Ratha Saptami
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Tourist Attractions: |
Aga Khan Palace, Raj Bhavan, NDA Academy, Empress Garden,
Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum, Pataleshwar Cave Temple and St Mary's
Church |
Currency: |
Rupees |
Business Hours: |
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (Monday to Friday) |
STD Code: |
020 |
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