City Details: Mumbai
A few alternate names for Mumbai are: Asumumbay, BOM, Bombai, Bombaim, Bombaj, Bombay, Bombaya, Bombej, Bombejus, Bombėjus
Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia.
General Information
- Official Name: India
- Common Name: British Indian Ocean Territory
- Population: 12691836
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 19.07283, 72.88261
- Country Code: IOT
- Continent: Asia
Closest Airports to Mumbai
- 1. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), distance from city center: 2.35 km
- 2. Pune Airport (PNQ), distance from city center: 122.03 km
- 3. Daman Airport (NMB), distance from city center: 151.46 km
Location of Mumbai
Country Details
- Country: British Indian Ocean Territory
- Official Name: British Indian Ocean Territory
- Capital: Diego Garcia
- Region: Africa
- Subregion: Eastern Africa
- Population: 3,000
- Area: 60 km²
- Languages: English
- Currency: United States dollar ($)
- Timezones: UTC+06:00
- Flag:
Museums in Mumbai, India
BEST Museum
Padmabushan Vasantdada Patil Marg, F/N Ward, Mumbai - 400022, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19.0467° N, 72.8777° E
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Nature Education Centre
Sion Bandra Link Road, Dharavi, Mumbai - 400051, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19.0525° N, 72.8627° E