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Cherrapunji

Sohra
Sohra
Cherrapunji
town
Cherrapunji has held the record for highest rainfall multiple times in the past
Cherrapunji has held the record for highest rainfall multiple times in the past
Sohra is located in Meghalaya
Sohra
Sohra
Sohra is located in India
Sohra
Sohra
Location in Meghalaya, India
Coordinates: 25°18′N 91°42′E / 25.3°N 91.7°E / 25.3; 91.7Coordinates: 25°18′N 91°42′E / 25.3°N 91.7°E / 25.3; 91.7
Country  India
State Meghalaya
District East Khasi Hills
Elevation 1,484 m (4,869 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 14,816
 • Density 397/km2 (1,030/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Khasi, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code 03637
Precipitation 11,777 millimetres (463.7 in)
Climate Cwb
Website http://cherrapunjee.gov.in/
Cherrapunji, India
Climate chart ()
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: NOAA