Where is Mumbai Located in India, Facts about Mumbai
Mumbai is located in the western part of Indian state of Maharashtra. The city’s geographical co-ordinates are 18°58’30?N 72°49’33? E. The distance of Mumbai is about 1,150 Km from Delhi, the capital of India.
Facts about Mumbai
| Name | Mumbai (Bombay) |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Came in existence | 1507 |
| Previous name any | Bom Baia (Bombay) |
| Area of Megacity | 603.4 sq km (233 sq mi) |
| Area of Metro | 4,355 sq km (1,681.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Megacity) | 21,297,000 (2023) |
| Population Density | 21,000/sq km (53,000/sq mi) [2011] |
| Lat Long | 18°58’30”N 72°49’33”E |
| Name of Monuments | The Gateway of india, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Thomas Cathedral, Elephanta Caves, Town Hall, Flora Fountain, Mani Bhavan Museum, Kanheri caves |
| Places to Visit | ISKCON Temple- Mumbai, Marine Drive, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Hanging Gardens, Adlabs Aquamagica, Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Haji Ali Dargah |
| Time Zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| STD Code | +91-22 |
| Zip Code Start | 400 001 to 400 107 |
| Languages | Marathi, Konkani, Hindi, English |
| Mayor | Vishwanath Mahadeshwar |
| Transportation | Bus, Train, Taxi, Metro |
| Rivers | Dahisar River, Mithi River, Oshiwara River, Poisar River and Ulhas River |
| Lake(s) | Tulsi, Vihar and Powai |
| Mountains | NA |
| Airport(s) | Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport |
Amazing Facts about Mumbai
- Mumbai was called Bombay till 1995.
- The city was renamed to Mumbai after goddess Mumba, the local incarnation of the Devi.
- Two oldest but well-known names for this city are Kakamuchee and Galajunkja.
- Portuguese writer Gaspar Correia used the name Bombaim for this city, so Bombay name came in existence.
Unknown Facts about Mumbai
- City was known as Mombayn (1525), Bombay (1538), Bombain (1552), Bombaym (1552), Monbaym (1554), Mombaim (1563), Mombaym (1644), Bambaye (1666), Bombaiim (1666), Bombeye (1676), Boon Bay (1690), and Bon Bahia.
- Ali Muhammad Khan, imperial diwan cum revenue minister of the Gujarat province, in his book Mirat-i-Ahmedi (1762) referred this city as Manbai.
- The residents of Mumbai are called mumbaikar in the Marathi language.
- Mumbai city is built on what was once an archipelago of seven seperate islands namely Bombay Island, Parel, Mazagaon, Mahim, Colaba, Worli, and Old Woman’s Island.