# Junagadh

> city in Gujarat, India

**Wikidata**: [Q11864](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11864)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junagadh)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/junagadh

## Summary
Junagadh is a city located in the Gujarat state of India. It serves as the administrative capital of the Junagadh district and is situated at an elevation of 107 meters above sea level. The city had a population of 320,250 as of the 2011 census.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Instance of a city (large human settlement).
*   **Location:** Situated in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India at coordinates 21.52°N, 70.47°E.
*   **Elevation:** 107 metres above sea level.
*   **Area:** 160 square kilometres.
*   **Population:** 320,250 (recorded in 2011).
*   **Timezone:** UTC+05:30.
*   **Postal Code:** 362001.
*   **Local Dialing Code:** 285.
*   **UN/LOCODE:** INJUN.
*   **Administrative Status:** Capital of Junagadh district (since Feb 15, 1948) and former capital of Junagadh State (until Feb 15, 1948).
*   **Official Website:** http://junagadhmunicipal.org/
*   **Native Name:** જુનાગઢ (Junagadh).

## FAQs
**What are the native names and aliases for Junagadh?**
The city is officially named "Junagadh" and is natively referred to as "જુનાગઢ". Common aliases include Junagarh, Djunagarh, Джунагарх, and 주나가드.

**What administrative changes occurred in Junagadh's history?**
Historically, Junagadh was the capital of Junagadh State until February 15, 1948. Following that date, it became located within and served as the capital of the Junagadh district.

**How is Junagadh identified in global databases and shipping?**
The city is identified by the UN/LOCODE "INJUN" for trade purposes. It holds the GeoNames ID 1268773 and the Who's On First ID 102029939.

**What digital and media identifiers are associated with Junagadh?**
The entity has a Quora topic ID "Junagadh-Gujarat-India", a BBC Things ID "097c107d-86e5-43c5-b835-434f21db8feb", and a Google Play Store ID "Junagadh". It also has a MusicBrainz Area ID "f00321c2-05c4-4221-b42a-e239a5532bdb".

## Why It Matters
As the capital of the Junagadh district, the city serves as a critical administrative hub in the Gujarat state of India. Its history as the capital of the princely Junagadh State until 1948 highlights its political significance during the integration of India. The city is a recognized cultural entity with a substantial digital footprint, evidenced by its presence across 58 different Wikipedia language editions and extensive cataloging in international authority controls like the Library of Congress and VIAF.

## Notable For
*   Serving as the administrative center for the Junagadh district.
*   Its historical role as the capital of the Junagadh State prior to February 1948.
*   Being a multilingual digital subject, covered in over 50 Wikipedia languages including English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu.
*   Possessing a unique audio pronunciation record in Marathi available via Wikimedia Commons.
*   Having a specific municipal governance body: the Junagadh Municipal Corporation.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Junagadh is geographically positioned at 21.52 degrees North latitude and 70.47 degrees East longitude. The city covers a total area of 160 square kilometres. It sits at an elevation of 107 metres above sea level. According to the 2011 census data, the city has a recorded population of 320,250. The local postal code for the region is 362001, and the local dialing code is 285. The city operates within the UTC+05:30 timezone.

### Administrative History and Governance
The governance of the city is managed by the Junagadh Municipal Corporation. Historically, Junagadh held the status of being the capital of Junagadh State; this status concluded on February 15, 1948. Immediately following this date, the city became located within the Junagadh district, where it continues to serve as the capital. The city falls under the sovereign jurisdiction of India.

### Digital Presence and Media
Junagadh maintains a significant presence across various digital and knowledge platforms. The official website for the municipal corporation is http://junagadhmunicipal.org/. The city is represented on Wikipedia with the title "Junagadh" and has a sitelink count of 58 across various language editions, including Arabic, Bengali, German, English, Spanish, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, and Russian, among others.

Visual and audio media associated with the entity include:
*   **Image:** Gate of Junagadh (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Gate_of_Junagadh.jpg).
*   **Page Banner:** Jumma Masjid, Junagadh (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jumma_Masjid,_Junagadh_(cropped).jpg).
*   **Pronunciation Audio:** Available in Marathi (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/LL-Q1571_(mar)-Neelima64-जुनागढ.wav).
*   **Audio File:** Junagadh.ogg (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Junagadh.ogg).

### Authority Control and Identifiers
Junagadh is cataloged in numerous international databases and library systems, reflecting its administrative and historical importance:
*   **Library Systems:** Library of Congress Authority ID (n85107605), VIAF ID (131412588), National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007560073505171).
*   **Geographic Databases:** GeoNames ID (1268773), GNS Unique Feature ID (-2098778), OpenStreetMap Node ID (630794541), Who's On First ID (102029939).
*   **Encyclopedic References:** Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID (place/Junagadh-India), Encyclopaedia of Islam (Third Edition) ID (COM-32875).
*   **Other IDs:** GND ID (4368313-7), Freebase ID (/m/03gjx7), WorldCat Entities ID (E39PBJwMGQrcKCQFkcQwyXcwYP), Yale Lux ID (place/e341fa0e-b5a8-4ae3-a47f-9e5025d2c2cf), Museum Digital Place ID (12164), Münzkabinett ID (location/2045), SNARC ID (lightning rod), NE.SE ID (junagadh), and BBC Things ID (097c107d-86e5-43c5-b835-434f21db8feb).

### Associated Categories
The entity is linked to specific categories for content organization and demographic tracking. The main category for the topic is "Category:Junagadh". There are specific categories for people associated with the city: "Category:People from Junagadh" for associated individuals, "Q28940791" for people born there, and "Q115496182" for people who died there.

## References

1. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki//Q509523)
2. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki/Q829145)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
6. GeoNames
7. BBC Things
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/in.htm)
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
10. museum-digital