The "Queen of the Hills", Mussoorie is situated at an average altitude of 6950ft or 2005.5 mts from the sea level in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The beautiful city of Mussoorie is spread over an area of 64.25 kms in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. The geographical location of Mussoorie is 30.45°N 78.08°E.
The south of the hill station is occupied by the picturesque Doon Valley and the Shivalik Ranges that invigorates the beauty of the place. As far as population of the town is concerned, according to the census report of 2001, the population of the place was approx 26,069. However, at present, Mussoorie is inhabited by approx 34,000 people. Mussoorie receives an average rainfall of 180cms per annum.
The average literacy rate of Mussoorie is 79%. In addition to that, Mussoorie also serves as the Yamunotri and Gangotri, the most revered shrines in Northern India.
Geography Facts of Mussoorie:
Total Area: 64.25kms
Altitude: 2005.5mts or 6950ft above sea level
Rainfall: 180cms per annum
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Population: 34,000 (approx)
Geography: Located at 30.45°N 78.08°E
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