About Hyderabad India:

Hyderabad city is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, in the region of Telangana.

It lies on the Deccan Plateau, 541 meters (1776 ft) above sea level, over an area of 625 km² (244 mile²).

The city population is estimated at over 3.6 million in 2006 while the population of the greater metropolitan area is estimated at over 6.1 million. Religiously and culturally, the city is united with Hindus and Muslims and Christians.

Hyderabad city is known for its rich history, food and its multi-lingual culture, both geographically and culturally.

Founded in the year 1591 by fifth Qutb Shahi Ruler Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.

The original city of Hyderabad was founded on the banks of river Musi. Now known as the historic old city, home to the Charminar, Falaknuma Palace, Chowmallah Palace and Makkah Masjid, it lies on the southern bank of the river.

Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities, separated by the Husain Sagar (bound by the 'Tank Bund'), a man made lake made during the time of Ibrahim Qutb Shah in 1562.

Map indicating the location of Hyderabad

Charminar, the most enduring symbol of the city

Coordinates: 17°21′58″N 78°28′34″E / 17.366, 78.476
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Coastline
625 km² (241 sq mi)
• 100 km (62 mi)
Climate
Precipitation
Temperature
• Summer
• Winter
Aw (Köppen)
• 803 mm (31.6 in)
26.0 °C (79 °F)
• 30.3 °C (87 °F)
• 23.5 °C (74 °F)
Distance(s)
• From Delhi
• From Mumbai
• From Chennai

• 1,499 km S (land)
• 711 km SE (land)
• 688 km N (land)
Region Andhra Pradesh
District(s) Hyderabad
Population
Density
Metro
Sex ratio
(2006)
• 14,497 /km² (37,547 /sq mi)
• 6,762,214 (5th) (2008)
• 1.07[1]
Language(s) Telugu, Urdu
Mayor Election due
Commissioner Dr. C. V. S. K. Sarma
Founded 1592
Parliamentary constituency Hyderabad, Secunderabad
Planning Agency GHMC
Codes
Pincode
Telephone
UN/LOCODE
Vehicle

• 500 xxx
• +91-40
• INHYD
• AP9, AP10, AP11, AP12, AP13, AP28, AP29