Aizawl, Mizoram's capital, sits on a ridge 1132 metres high north of the Tropic of Cancer
Background
Aizawl is the largest city as well as the capital of the state of Mizoram in India. It is situated on a ridge 1132 metres, or 3715 ft, above sea level. The city lies north of the Tropic of Cancer in the northern part of Mizoram, with the Tlawng river valley to its west and the Tuirial river valley to its east. Summer temperatures range from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures from 11 to 21 degrees Celsius.
Altitude:
1132 metres (3715 ft) above sea level
Summer temperature:
20-30 degrees Celsius
Winter temperature:
11-21 degrees Celsius
Why it matters for exams: State capitals, their altitudes and the Indian States crossed by the Tropic of Cancer are standard objective questions.
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