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Guntur

Andhra Pradesh, India · Asia

About Guntur

Guntur sits on the route: 20 minutes from Mangalagiri.

Guntur is a city located in Andhra Pradesh, India. With a population of 670,073, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Guntur sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Guntur to your route.

About Guntur

Guntur (), natively spelt as Gunturu, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Guntur district. The city is part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is located on the Eastern Coastal Plains approximately 14 miles (23 km) south-west of the state capital Amaravati.

Read more According to data from the 2011 Census of India, Guntur had a population of 743,354 in that year, making it the third-most-populous city in the state, and occupies 159.46 square kilometres (61.57 square miles) of land. The city is the heartland of the state, located in the center of Andhra Pradesh and making it a central part connecting different regions. The city is home to numerous state government offices and agencies. being part of the district capital and being in close proximity to the state capital Amaravati. The city is about 1100 miles south of the national capital New Delhi. It is classified as a Y-grade city as per the Seventh Central Pay Commission. It is the 24th most densely populated city in the world and 11th in India. Guntur is estimated to have current population of around 0.9 million. Guntur serves as a major hub for the export of chilli, cotton and tobacco, and has the largest chilli-market yard in Asia. It is also a major hub for transport, education, medicine and commercial activities in the state. Ancient temples and sites near the city include Kondaveedu Fort, Amareswaraswamy temple, and Undavalli Caves, and Sri Bramarambha Malleswara Swamy Temple at Pedakakani.

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Guntur is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 16.2997 latitude, 80.4573 longitude.

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Guntur has a population of approximately 670,073 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
670,073
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Andhra Pradesh
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
16.2997, 80.4573

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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