Mohenjo-daro
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Mohenjo-daro
Kukkutarma (obsolete) | |
|---|---|
City and Local Government District | |
 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 District Council |
| Website | mohenjodaro |
Mohenjo-daro, formerly known by its Dravidian name Kukkutarma, 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. Mohenjo-daro and its environs comprise the eponymous City of Mohenjo-daro Local Government District, the most populous LGD in the nation.