# Porbandar

> city in Gujarat

**Wikidata**: [Q6419912](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6419912)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porbandar)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/porbandar

## Summary
Porbandar is a city in Gujarat, India, located at coordinates 21.6425° N, 69.604722° E. It is classified as a large human settlement and serves as the capital of Porbandar Taluka and Porbandar district. The city has a postal code of 360575 and operates in the UTC+05:30 timezone. It is part of the Porbandar district since October 2, 1997, having previously been part of Junagadh district (1948–1997) and Porbandar State (pre-1948).

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Porbandar is an instance of a city, with a sitelink count of 252.
- **Geographical Location**: Located at 21.6425° N, 69.604722° E, with an elevation of 1 meter above sea level.
- **Administrative History**:
  - Capital of Porbandar Taluka and Porbandar district.
  - Part of Porbandar district since October 2, 1997.
  - Previously part of Junagadh district (February 15, 1948 – October 2, 1997).
  - Formerly part of Porbandar State (pre-February 15, 1948).
- **Identifiers**:
  - WOEID: 2295066.
  - GND ID: 7709566-2.
  - Lex ID: Porbandar.
  - VIAF ID: 152469373.
  - SNAC ID: 1883.
  - UN/LOCODE: INPBD.
  - Freebase ID: /m/026yfm.
  - Geonames ID: 1259395.
- **Postal Code**: 360575.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 286.
- **Elevation**: 1 meter above sea level.
- **Timezone**: UTC+05:30.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Porbandar.
- **Commons Category**: Porbandar.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in 30 languages, including Arabic, Bengali, and Hindi.
- **Described By Source**: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 62dedddd-94b8-4359-977b-5e0f0701ce86.
- **Pronunciation Audio**: Available in Marathi and Odia.
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 245696813.
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 1259395.
- **Category for People Born Here**: Q32386647.
- **Category of Associated People**: Q115404961.
- **Category for People Who Died Here**: Q115404985.
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007559708205171.
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: place/Porbandar.

## FAQs
- **What is Porbandar's administrative status?**
  Porbandar serves as the capital of Porbandar Taluka and Porbandar district. It was part of Junagadh district from 1948 to 1997 and Porbandar State before that.

- **What are Porbandar's coordinates and elevation?**
  Porbandar is located at 21.6425° N, 69.604722° E, with an elevation of 1 meter above sea level.

- **What identifiers does Porbandar have?**
  Porbandar has WOEID 2295066, GND ID 7709566-2, VIAF ID 152469373, and UN/LOCODE INPBD, among others.

- **What is Porbandar's postal code and timezone?**
  Porbandar's postal code is 360575, and it operates in the UTC+05:30 timezone.

- **What languages is Porbandar's Wikipedia article available in?**
  Porbandar's Wikipedia article is available in 30 languages, including Arabic, Bengali, and Hindi.

## Why It Matters
Porbandar holds historical significance as the capital of Porbandar district and Taluka, with a transition from Junagadh district in 1997. Its administrative history reflects the political and territorial changes in Gujarat. The city's geographical coordinates and elevation provide essential data for mapping and urban planning. The various identifiers and codes associated with Porbandar facilitate its recognition in databases, directories, and digital platforms. Its inclusion in multilingual Wikipedia articles ensures accessibility to a global audience. The city's role in the Encyclopædia Britannica and other reference works underscores its importance in historical and geographical documentation.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of Porbandar Taluka and Porbandar district.
- Transitioning from Junagadh district in 1997.
- Having a postal code of 360575 and a local dialing code of 286.
- Being part of the Porbandar State before 1948.
- Having a Wikipedia article available in 30 languages.
- Being described in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.
- Having a MusicBrainz Area ID of 62dedddd-94b8-4359-977b-5e0f0701ce86.
- Having pronunciation audio available in Marathi and Odia.
- Being located at 21.6425° N, 69.604722° E with an elevation of 1 meter.

## Body
### Administrative History
Porbandar has been the capital of Porbandar Taluka and Porbandar district since October 2, 1997. Before this, it was part of Junagadh district from February 15, 1948, to October 2, 1997. Prior to 1948, Porbandar was part of Porbandar State.

### Geographical Data
Porbandar is located at 21.6425° N, 69.604722° E, with an elevation of 1 meter above sea level. It operates in the UTC+05:30 timezone.

### Identifiers and Codes
Porbandar has multiple identifiers, including WOEID 2295066, GND ID 7709566-2, VIAF ID 152469373, and UN/LOCODE INPBD. It also has a postal code of 360575 and a local dialing code of 286.

### Wikipedia and Multilingual Accessibility
Porbandar's Wikipedia article is available in 30 languages, including Arabic, Bengali, and Hindi. This multilingual accessibility ensures that information about Porbandar is widely available to diverse audiences.

### Reference Works and Documentation
Porbandar is described in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. It also has entries in the Encyclopædia Britannica Online and other reference works.

### Music and Cultural Data
Porbandar has a MusicBrainz Area ID of 62dedddd-94b8-4359-977b-5e0f0701ce86. Pronunciation audio is available in Marathi and Odia.

### Digital Platforms and Databases
Porbandar is recognized in various digital platforms and databases, including OpenStreetMap (Node ID 245696813), OpenWeatherMap (City ID 1259395), and the National Library of Israel (J9U ID 987007559708205171).

### Categories and Associations
Porbandar is associated with categories for people born, associated with, and died in the city. These categories help in organizing information about individuals linked to Porbandar.

## References

1. Library of Congress Name Authority File
2. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki//Q509515)
3. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki/Q648093)
4. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki/Q829138)
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. MusicBrainz
7. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
8. GeoNames
9. BBC Things
10. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/in.htm)
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File