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| name = Mohenjo-daro | | name = Mohenjo-daro | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = Mala Marankama (obsolete) | ||
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| settlement_type = City | | settlement_type = City | ||
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'''Mohenjo-daro''', formerly known by its Dravidian name '''Mala Marankama''' is the capital and largest city of [[Mel-akkam]] and the eponymous [[Mohenjo-daro Province]]. Home to 24,531,286 residents, it is a [[wikipedia:megacity|megacity]] and the world's 5th largest metropolitan area. It is home to historic sites such as the Great Bath as well as modern institutions including the residence of the Honoured Elder and the Government Hall. | '''Mohenjo-daro''', formerly known by its Dravidian name '''Mala Marankama''', is the capital and largest city of [[Mel-akkam]] and the eponymous [[Mohenjo-daro Province]]. Home to 24,531,286 residents, it is a [[wikipedia:megacity|megacity]] and the world's 5th largest metropolitan area. It is home to historic sites such as the Great Bath as well as modern institutions including the residence of the Honoured Elder and the Government Hall. | ||
Revision as of 20:28, 19 February 2024
Mohenjo-daro
Mala Marankama (obsolete) | |
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City | |
 Seal | |
| Country | Mel-akkam |
| Province | Mohenjo-daro Province |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–Mayor |
| • Mayor | Nagar Bhumi (Joint Progressive Party List) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 573 km2 (221 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 24,531,286 |
| • Density | 43,000/km2 (110,000/sq mi) |
| Council | Mohenjo-daro Municipal Corporation |
| Website | mohenjodaro |
Mohenjo-daro, formerly known by its Dravidian name Mala Marankama, is the capital and largest city of Mel-akkam and the eponymous Mohenjo-daro Province. Home to 24,531,286 residents, it is a megacity and the world's 5th largest metropolitan area. It is home to historic sites such as the Great Bath as well as modern institutions including the residence of the Honoured Elder and the Government Hall.