Where is Shimla?
Shimla is a city in Himachal Pradesh, India. Its population is about 173,503 inhabitants. It is located near Ludhiana (127 km) and Chandigarh (55 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shimla located?
Shimla is a city in Himachal Pradesh, India, located at 31.1044°N, 77.1666°E.
Which country is Shimla in?
Shimla is in India.
What is the population of Shimla?
The population of Shimla is approximately 173,503 inhabitants.
What region is Shimla in?
Shimla is located in the Himachal Pradesh region of India.
How far is Shimla from New Delhi?
Shimla is approximately 276 km from New Delhi, the capital of India.
What time zone is Shimla in?
Shimla is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What are the coordinates of Shimla?
The geographic coordinates of Shimla are 31.1044°N, 77.1666°E.
What cities are near Shimla?
Cities near Shimla include: Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Dehradun.
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