What is the population of Gangtok, Sikkim?

Gangtok has a population of approximately 100,300 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Gangtok, Sikkim located?

Gangtok is located in Sikkim, India, at approximate coordinates 27.3290°, 88.6123°.

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Gangtok

Total population

100,300

Elevation1436 m

Land area19.2 km²

Coordinates27.33°, 88.61°

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Elevation

1436 m

Area

19.2 km²

Official website

gmcsikkim.in

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Overview

Gangtok is the capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Sikkim. The seat of eponymous district, Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). The city's population of 100,000 consists of the three Sikkimese ethnicities: the Bhutias, Lepchas, Indian Gorkhas as well as plainsmen from other states of India. Within the higher peaks of the Himalayas and with a year-round mild temperate climate, Gangtok is at the centre of Sikkim's tourism industry.

History & geography

History

Like the rest of Sikkim, not much is known about the early history of Gangtok. The Nathula pass was finally opened to limited trade in 2006, fuelling hopes of an economic boom. In 1975, after years of political uncertainty and struggle, including riots, the monarchy was abrogated and Sikkim became India's twenty-second state, with Gangtok as its capital after a referendum. Gangtok has witnessed annual landslides, resulting in loss of life and damage to property. The largest disaster occurred in June 1997, when 38 people were killed and hundreds of buildings were destroyed.

Geography

Gangtok is located at (coordinates of Gangtok head post office). }} Gangtok has a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb). Because of its elevation and sheltered environment, Gangtok enjoys a mild, temperate climate all year round. Like most Himalayan towns, Gangtok has five seasons: summer, monsoons, autumn, winter and spring. Temperatures range from an average maximum of in summertime to an average minimum of in winter. Temperatures below freezing are also rare. During this season the weather can be unstable and change abruptly from bright sunshine and clear skies to heavy rain within a couple of hours. During spring and autumn, the weather is generally sunny and mild. Owing to its elevation, Gangtok is often enveloped in fog during the monsoon and winter months. Gangtok photo during monsoon.png|Monsoon clouds in Gangtok Ban Jhakri Falls Energy Park - Gangtok.jpg|Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park, Gangtok River Tista.jpg|River Teesta is the lifeline of Gangtok A Overhead view of Gangtok from the ropeway facility.JPG|An overhead view of Gangtok from the ropeway facility

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