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Shimoga v • d • e Karnataka • India
Shimoga
District(s)	Shimoga
Coordinates	13.92° N 75.57° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 569 m (1,867 ft)
Population	274,105 (2001)

Coordinates: 13.92° N 75.57° E

Shimoga is a town and a city municipal council in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

[edit] Geography

Shimoga is located at 13.92° N 75.57° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 569 metres (1866 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Shimoga had a population of 274,105. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shimoga has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 70%. In Shimoga, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shimoga

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Category:Cities and towns in Karnataka