Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (??????? in Gujarati) or Ahmadābād is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth largest city in India with a population of almost 5 million. The city is also sometimes called Karnavati, an older name and as Amdavad in colloquial Gujarati. Ahmedabad is the administrative center of Ahmedabad District, and was the former capital of Gujarat State from 1960 to 1970, when Gandhinagar replaced it.

Geography

Ahmedabad is Gujarat's largest city and the headquarters of Ahmedabad district. It is located on the banks of the River Sabarmati at an elevation of 55 metres (180 ft). It has a dry climate. Its highest recorded temperature is 47°C and lowest is 5°C http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=074624&refer=&units=metric

Related Topics:
Ahmedabad district - Ft

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