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Guntur, Agricultural trade center in Andhra Pradesh, India

Located on the Eastern Coastal Plains, Guntur extends across 159 square kilometers and maintains a population of over 740,000 residents in 2011.

The British East India Company established control over Guntur in 1788 after obtaining Kondaveedu Fort, following periods of rule by Satavahanas and French forces.

The city celebrates traditional festivals throughout the year, with literature gatherings at Venkateswara Vignana Mandiram and religious ceremonies across multiple faiths.

Guntur Junction railway station connects to major cities while APSRTC buses and auto rickshaws provide transportation within the urban area.

The Guntur region contains Asia's largest chili marketplace, processing and distributing red chilies to locations across the globe.

Location: Guntur district

Founders: French

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Website: http://gunturcorporation.org

GPS coordinates: 16.29152,80.45416

Latest update: May 29, 2025 15:06

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