# Kohima

> capital of the Indian state of Nagaland

**Wikidata**: [Q234056](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q234056)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohima)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kohima

## Summary
Kohima is a city classified as a large human settlement and serves as the capital of the Indian state of Nagaland. Founded in 1879, it is the administrative center of the Kohima district and had a recorded population of 99,039. The city is situated at an elevation of 1,444 meters above sea level in northeastern India.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Capital city and large human settlement (instance of: city).
- **Location**: Situated in the Kohima district of Nagaland, India; coordinates are 25.66°N, 94.11°E.
- **Founding**: Inception date is 1879.
- **Population**: 99,039.
- **Area**: 8 square miles.
- **Elevation**: 1,444 meters above sea level.
- **Time Zone**: UTC+05:30.
- **Local Codes**: Postal code 797001; local dialing code 370.
- **Identifiers**: Wikipedia title "Kohima"; Wikidata description "capital of the Indian state of Nagaland".
- **Online Presence**: Official website is http://kohima.nic.in/.

## FAQs
**Where is Kohima located?**
Kohima is located in northeastern India within the Kohima district of Nagaland state. Its exact coordinates are 25.666666666667 latitude and 94.119444444444 longitude.

**When was Kohima founded?**
The city was established in the year 1879.

**What is the elevation and area of Kohima?**
The city covers an area of 8 square miles and sits at an elevation of 1,444 meters (approximately 4,737 feet) above sea level.

**What are the official contact and location codes for Kohima?**
The city uses the postal code 797001 and the local telephone dialing code 370. Its official administrative website is http://kohima.nic.in/.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of Nagaland, Kohima serves as the primary administrative and political hub for the state, as well as the seat of governance for the Kohima district. Its establishment in 1879 marks it as a long-standing center of regional activity. The city's high elevation at 1,444 meters gives it a distinct geographic profile in the region. It is extensively documented across global knowledge bases, library authorities, and geographic databases, reflecting its status as a recognized administrative entity.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Centrality**: Functions as the capital of Nagaland and the Kohima district.
- **High Elevation**: Positioned at a significant altitude of 1,444 meters.
- **Historical Foundation**: One of the older administrative establishments in the region, dating back to 1879.
- **Global Cataloging**: Possesses identifiers across major systems including the Library of Congress (n82053218), GND (4363341-9), and GeoNames (1266366).
- **Multilingual Documentation**: Covered by Wikipedia in over 70 languages.

## Body

### Administrative Role and Location
Kohima is an instance of a city, defined as a large human settlement. It holds the dual administrative role of being the capital of the Indian state of Nagaland and a part of the Kohima district, where it is also the capital. Geographically, it is positioned within India (country: India) and operates in the UTC+05:30 time zone.

### Geography and Demographics
The city spans an area of 8 square miles. It is situated at precise coordinates of 25.666666666667 latitude and 94.119444444444 longitude. The elevation is recorded at 1,444 meters above sea level. The population of the city is recorded as 99,039.

### History
The inception of Kohima is dated to 1879, referencing historical records from Wikipedia.

### Contact and Location Codes
For postal services, the city utilizes the code 797001. Telecommunications within the city are managed under the local dialing code 370. The official digital presence of the city is maintained at http://kohima.nic.in/.

### Global Authority and Library Identifiers
Kohima is cataloged in numerous international bibliographic and authority systems:
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n82053218
- **GND ID (German National Library)**: 4363341-9
- **VIAF ID (Virtual International Authority File)**: 153625586
- **FAST ID (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology)**: 1219487
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007564539805171
- **Yale Lux ID**: place/c38e406b-39dd-4843-a0bb-c9f66658a45d
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -2101197
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: place/Kohima (labeled as 'Kohima')

### Digital and Web Presence
The entity is represented across various digital platforms and datasets:
- **Wikipedia**: The title is "Kohima", and it has a sitelink count of 75. It is covered in a wide array of languages including English, Hindi, Japanese (alias: コヒマー), Bengali (pronunciation audio available), and many others.
- **Wikimedia Commons**: The category is "Kohima", featuring specific files such as "Kohima 24 July 2021.jpeg" and a page banner "Kohima India page banner.jpg".
- **Social and Q&A**: The Quora topic is "Kohima-Nagaland-India".
- **Open Data**: Includes an OpenStreetMap node ID (3613137018) and an OpenWeatherMap city ID (1266366).
- **Legacy IDs**: Includes a Freebase ID (/m/03gpr_), a Who's on First ID (102029709), and a WOEID (Where On Earth ID) of 2289212.
- **Specialized Catalogs**: The entity appears with a SNARC ID relating to "Category:Slovakia in the Eurovision Song Contest" and a FactGrid item ID linked to "Friedrich Katzer".

### Media and Audio
An audio recording of the name's pronunciation is available via Lingua Libre, specifically in Bangla (LL-Q9610_(ben)-Titodutta-কোহিমা.wav). The official name is also rendered as کوہیمہ.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki//Q456466)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
5. GeoNames
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File