Surat, Gujarat, India

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 21.170240, 72.831062.

Surat is one of the largest cities in the northwestern part of India, which is situated in the state of Gujarat. The city was built on the banks of the river of Tapi and is one of the principal centers of business and social life of the state. Surat is a famous river port and a settlement with quite an impressive area of over 126 square miles. The downtown area of the city of Surat is situated just about 7 miles away from the shores of the Arabic Sea. The distance from Surat to the capital city of India, New Delhi, is about 700 miles. The city of Ahmedabad can be found 165 miles north of Surat, and the city of Mumbai, one of the largest urban zones of the region, is situated 180 miles south of Surat. The capital city of the state, Gandhinagar, is located 175 miles north of Surat.

The city enjoys a truly spectacular and favorable location, facing a small harbor in the delta of the river of Tapi. Surat is a center of transportation and IT technology, known for its very high living standards and numerous IT-related businesses. The local culture includes interesting traditions, numerous festivals, and celebrations, as well as unique local cuisine with very delicious specific desserts. The largest cities that can be found on the outskirts of Surat include Magdalla, Adajan, Katargam, Kamrej, Udhna, and a few other large urbanized districts. There is a wonderful nature preserve, Hazira Mangroves National Forest, which can be found about 6 miles west of the city center. It is located on a beautiful island right in the delta of Tapi River and is a popular tourist destination.

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Surat, Gujarat, India Lat Long Coordinates Info

The latitude of Surat, Gujarat, India is 21.170240, and the longitude is 72.831062. Surat, Gujarat, India is located at India country in the Cities place category with the gps coordinates of 21° 10' 12.8640'' N and 72° 49' 51.8232'' E.