Cherrapunji
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"Sohra" redirects here. For places in Iran, see Sohra, Iran.
Cherrapunji (/ˌtʃɛrəˈpʌndʒi, -ˈpʊn-/ ⓘ) or Sohra is a sub-divisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It was the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom).
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Cherrapunji
Sohra | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 25.284°N 91.721°E / 25.284; 91.721 | |
Country | India |
State | Meghalaya |
District | East Khasi Hills |
Elevation | 1,430 m (4,690 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,816 |
• Density | 397/km2 (1,030/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Khasi, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Telephone code | 03637 |
Precipitation | 11,777 millimetres (463.7 in) |
Climate | Cwb |
Website | sohra |
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Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but currently, nearby Mawsynram holds that distinction. Sohra still holds the all-time record for the most rainfall in a calendar month and in a year, however. It received 9,300 millimetres (370 in; 30.5 ft) in July 1861 and 26,461 millimetres (1,041.8 in; 86.814 ft) between 1 August 1860 and 31 July 1861.[1]