East Siang
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East Siang | |
State | Arunachal Pradesh |
Headquarters | Pasighat |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
4,005 km² - 155 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
87,397 - 21.83/km² |
Abbreviation (ISO) | IN-AR-ES |
Website: www.eastsiang.nic.in |
East Siang is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. The district headquarters are located at Pasighat. The district occupies an area of 4,005 square kilometres (1,546 mi²) and has a population of 87,430 (as of 2001).
Various tribal groups of the Adi people live in various parts of the district. The local people traditionally follow Donyi-Polo, although a sizeable minority have embraced Christianity.
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State of Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Topics | History | Politics |
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Capital | Itanagar |
Districts | Changlang • East Kameng • East Siang • Kurung Kumey • Lohit • Lower Dibang Valley • Lower Subansiri • Papumpare • Tawang • Tirap • Upper Dibang Valley • Upper Subansiri • Upper Siang • West Kameng • West Siang |
Major cities | Along • Daporijo • Naharlagun • Pasighat • Seppa • Tezu |