Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 km² on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of 542 m, much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 census of India, Hyderabad is the fourth-most populous city in India with a population of 6.9 million residents within the city limits, and has a population of 9.7 million residents in the metropolitan region, making it the sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of US$ 95 billion, Hyderabad has the sixth-largest urban economy in India.
Country: India
State: Telangana
Established: 1591
Founded by: Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
Elevation: 524 m (1,719 ft)
Area codes: +91–40, 8413, 8414, 8415, 8417, 8418, 8453, 8455
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