Lunglei
Lunglei
Lungleh | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Clockwise from top: aerial view of Lunglei, Thuamluaia Ground, houses in Lunglei, Higher and Technical Institute of Mizoram (HATIM) | |
| Nickname: Leitlangpui | |
| Coordinates: 22°53′N 92°44′E / 22.88°N 92.73°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| District | Lunglei |
| Government | |
| • Body | Lunglei Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 157,000 |
| • Rank | 2nd in Mizoram |
| • Density | 6,300/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Mizo |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 796701 |
| Vehicle registration | MZ-02 |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | mizoram |
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Lunglei (/ˈlʌŋleɪ/, locally /lʊŋˈleɪ/), formerly rendered Lungleh, is the second-largest town in Mizoram, northeastern India, situated in the south-central part of the state. The town served as the capital of British South Lushai Hills from 1889 to 1898. It is situated 729 metres (2,392 feet) above sea level, on a ridge surrounded by hills. As of 2023, the town has an estimated population of 157,000.