What is the Capital of Meghalaya?

Capital of Meghalaya

The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong, located at an altitude of 1496 metres above sea level. In 1874, Shillong was made the capital of Assam, and it remained so till January 1972, till the formation of Meghalaya. The capital city derives its name from the manifestation of the creator called Shyllong.

The climate of Shillong varies with altitude. The climate of Khasi and Jaintia Hills is neither too warm in summer nor too cold in winter, but over the plains of Garo Hills, the climate is warm and humid, except in winter. The Meghalayan sky hardly remains free of clouds. The 100th city to receive funding under the centre's flagship "Smart Cities Mission" Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation AMRUT is Shillong. Weather conditions in Shillong are typically pleasant and pollution-free. According to the 2011 Census of India, Shillong had a total population of 143,229, of which 70,135 were males and 73,094 were females. The Shillong Golf Course is one of the oldest golf courses. Shillong is also called "India's Rock Capital" due to its inhabitants' great passion for music. It hosts concerts featuring several western artists.s in the country and is surrounded by pine and rhododendron trees.