Cherrapunji, Traditional capital in East Khasi Hills district, India
Cherrapunji sits at an elevation of 1,484 meters above sea level, with dense vegetation and numerous waterfalls cascading through the landscape.
The British administration gained control of this area in the early 19th century after the submission of local leader Tirot Sing Syiem.
The population follows a matrilineal society system where property inheritance and family lineage pass through the maternal side of the family.
The town receives an average annual rainfall of 11,777 millimeters, making water management systems essential for the local population.
The area holds global records for maximum rainfall in both a calendar month with 9,300 millimeters and a year with 26,461 millimeters.
Location: East Khasi Hills district
Elevation above the sea: 1,484 m
Website: http://cherrapunjee.gov.in/
Website: http://cherrapunjee.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 25.27773,91.72924
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
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