Area : 484 sq km
Altitude : 3000 ft above sea level.
Geographical Location : Latitudinal
Parallels : 12 degree 8' N
Longitudinal Meridians : 77 degree
37' E
Climate :
Although Bangalore has pleasant weather throughout year
but winters are the best time to visit the city.
March to May (warmest months)
December to January (coldest months)
June to September (rainy - South-West Monsoon)
November to December (rainy - North-East Monsoon)
Mercury level :
Maximum : 33 degree C
Minimum : 14 degree C
Languages : Kannada, English, Hindi,
Telegu and Tamil.
Religion : Population is predominantly
Hindu. But all faiths are observed here and people live
with great cooperation and respect for each other's
faith.
Literacy Rate : 85.74%
Population : around 5.3 million.
Airport :
Bangalore Airport is 8 km from the M.G. Road area. Transfer
to the city by tourist taxi takes about 20 minutes and
costs about Rs. 180. Prepaid taxi service is also available.
An auto rickshaw, charging about Rs. 80 takes nearly
the same time.
Agriculture:
Bangalore is often called as the 'Fruit market of the
South'. Grapes, mangoes, bananas, custard apple, sapodilla,
jackfruit, melons and guavas are grown here.
Telecommunications
International dialing code : ++91
Local area code for Bangalore : 080
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