Aizawl
Aizawl
Aijal | |
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Clockwise from top: Aizawl city centre, Gauhati High Court, Aizawl Bench, Mizoram Assembly House, Solomon's Temple, Mizoram Secretariat, Aizawl skyline | |
| Nickname(s): | |
| Coordinates: 23°43′38″N 92°43′04″E / 23.72722°N 92.71778°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Aizawl |
| Government | |
| • Body | Aizawl Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Lalrinênga Sailo (MNF) |
| Area | |
• Total | 129.91 km2 (50.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,132 m (3,714 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 405,000 (estimate) |
| • Rank | 1st in Mizoram |
| • Density | 2,253/km2 (5,840/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo and English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 796001 |
| Telephone code | 0389 |
| Vehicle registration | MZ-01 |
| Sex ratio | 1025 females per 1000 males ♂/♀ |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Literacy | 98.36% |
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Aizawl (English: /ˈaɪzɔːl/ EYE-zawl; Mizo: [ˈaɪ̯.ˈzɔːl] ⓘ), 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.