Bangalore

Name: Bangalore
Address: South Asia, India

South Asia, India

India

People from Bangalore are called:

Male/General:

Bangalorean

Pronunciation:

/ˈbæŋɡəlɔːr/

Quick Facts

Population:: 13,193,035 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: India
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Kannada 'Bengaluru'. Also called Bengaluru officially. The demonym is 'Bangalorean'.

About Bangalore

IT capital of India, 'Silicon Valley of India'.
Major technology and startup hub.
Known for pleasant climate and green spaces.
Home to numerous tech companies and research institutions.
Cosmopolitan city with vibrant culture.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Mumbai

980 km northwest

People are called:

Mumbaikar

New Delhi

2,000 km north

People are called:

Delhiite

Colombo

1,000 km south

People are called:

Colomban

Quick Facts

Population:: 13,193,035 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: India
Region:: South Asia

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