Here we present you Mumbai facts. It consists of all
the facts and figures that will make Bombay more familiar to you.
| Area |
440 sq. kilometers / 170 sq. Miles |
| Coastal Length |
140 kms |
| Altitude |
8 meters average |
| Population |
18 million, projected to reach 28.5 million by 2020 |
| Location |
Mumbai lies on the western coast of India, in Maharashtra state |
| Longitude |
18.96°N |
| Latitude |
72.82°E |
| Climate |
Summer - 35°C to 23°C
Winter - 29°C to 19°C
Monsoon - between June and Sept, annual rain 2,200 mm |
| Best time to visit |
October - February |
| Airport |
Sahar/Chhatrapati Shivaji International Air Port and Santacruz
Domestic Airport |
| Railway Station |
Bombay Central Railway Station (Western Railway) Chhatrapati
Shivaji Terminus (Formerly Victoria Terminus) |
| Intra-city Transportation |
Mumbai Suburban Railway, BEST buses, Taxis, Auto rickshaws,
Ferry Services. |
| Must Visits |
Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Hanging Gardens, Crawford Market |
| Language Spoken |
Hindi, Marathi, English |
| Electricity |
220Volts; 50 Hz |
| Religion |
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Jainism and
Buddhism |
| STD Code |
022 |
| ISD Code |
+91 22 |
| Time Zone |
5:30 hrs ahead of GMT |
