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Pune Guide
This article covers all the important facts and figures on Pune city. Know some interesting facts about Puna, India.
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Pune Facts

The city of Pune is located in the western state of Maharashtra, at an altitude of around 559 m above sea level. It is spread over an area of 138 sq km and is the second largest city in Maharashtra. Apart from tourism, Pune is also quite popular as an education destination. The city boasts of having some of the best institutes in India, ranging from management schools to medical colleges. In the following lines, we have provided almost all the interesting facts about Puna, India. Check out the Pune facts and figures given below.

Area: 138 square kilometers
Altitude: 559 m above sea level
Geographical Location: Latitude: 18° 32' N
Longitude: 73°51' E
Climate: Average temperature ranges around 15°C to 35°C
Rainfall: 68 cm (annual)
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Colleges in Pune: Engineering Colleges in Pune, Medical Colleges in Pune, MBA Colleges in Pune
Languages: Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi and English
Religions: Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikhs, Parsis and Sindhis
Population: Around 4 million
Major Festivals: Diwali, Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janamashtami, Deep Dewali, Gudhi Padwa, Holi, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan and Ratha Saptami
Tourist Attractions: Aga Khan Palace, Raj Bhavan, NDA Academy, Empress Garden, Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum, Pataleshwar Cave Temple and St Mary's Church
Currency: Rupees
Business Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (Monday to Friday)
STD Code: 020