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Geography Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Located in the south-eastern part of India at 12.97° N latitude and 77.56° E longitude, Bengaluru is placed in the heart of Mysore Plateau - a region of Deccan Plateau. Positioned at average elevation of 920 m from the sea level, Bangaluru is surrounded by uneven landscape of hills and valleys to the south and relatively more level plateau towards the north. The highest point is Doddabettahalli located at a 962 m (3,156 ft) and lies on this ridge. Bengaluru Urban district is categorized into three taluks: Bangalore North, Bangalore South and Anekal.
Bengaluru District is surrounded by Kolar District to the northeast, Chamarajanagar District on the south, Tumkur District on the northwest, Mandya District on the southwest and neighboring state of Tamil Nadu on the southeast. Bengaluru occupies a total geographical area of 2190 sq. km. Bengaluru receives about 900 mm of rain. Heavy rainfall occurs during late afternoon/evening or night.
Granites, gneisses and migmatites are the various types of rock found in the area. Red laterite and red, fine loamy and clayey soils are the types of soils available here. Due to its location in a seismically stable zone (Zone II), Bengaluru has no major threat of an earthquake. Thus only mild tremors have been recorded in the city. Bengaluru's climate is no longer as pleasant as it used to be as per the common belief. City's rapid expansion over the past few years may be a significant reason for it.
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