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Hosapete

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Updated Sunday, October 25, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Hosapete month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hosapete are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 18°C), and July the wettest (about 155 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.518.2210.6
February33.320.0111.2
March36.222.7211.8
April37.724.71211.8
May36.124.64811.0
June31.123.31159.1
July28.822.61557.0
August29.122.31278.4
September29.222.21548.9
October30.021.51069.7
November30.119.73310.3
December29.418.31410.1

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1520

    Hospet was built in 1520 AD by Krishna Deva Raya, one of the prominent rulers of Vijayanagara Empire.

  2. Documented history · 2014

    The government approved a request to rename the city in October 2014, and Hospet was renamed "Hosapete" on 1 November 2014.

  3. Documented history · 2022

    During the Independence day on 15 August 2022, Hospet hoisted the tallest national flag on a 405 ft (123 m) pole.

  4. City foundation by Krishna Deva Raya

    Hospet was built in 1520 AD by Vijayanagara ruler Krishna Deva Raya.

  5. City renamed to Hosapete

    Following government approval, Hospet was officially renamed 'Hosapete' on 1 November 2014.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Anand Singh

    Current MLA for the Hosapete area.

Historical figures

  • Krishna Deva Raya

    Prominent ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire who built the city in 1520 AD in honour of his mother Nagamma.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Bangalore Times

    Reported on the people of Hosapete welcoming YuvaRajkumar and the film team at a pre-release event.

  • Deccan Herald

    Covered local political protests and events taking place in Hosapete.

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01 · Overview

Hosapete, in brief

Geography and Spatial Context

Hosapete, officially known as Hospet, is an industrial city and district headquarters situated within the Vijayanagara district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Positioned at coordinates 15.26954 latitude and 76.3871 longitude, the city lies directly on the bank of the Tungabhadra River.

Serving as the geographical connecting link between North and South Karnataka, the municipality is situated 333 km from the state capital Bengaluru. The settlement functions as a key transportation hub connected by both roadways and railways. The Hosapete Junction railway station is positioned on the Hubballi-Guntakal railway line, linking the area to major urban centers such as Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

For air travel, the nearest airfield is Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, located approximately 30 km away, which maintains daily flight operations connecting to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Additionally, the neighboring city of Ballari is located approximately 60 km away. The geographic proximity to the Tungabhadra Dam and the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi—located 13 km away—shapes the municipal position within the region.

According to the 2011 census, the municipality recorded a total population of 206,167 inhabitants. Geographically, the terrain of the area forms part of the administrative framework under the Asia/Kolkata timezone, utilizing the official currency of INR.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hosapete

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hosapete located and what are its coordinates?

Hosapete is situated in India at geographic coordinates 15.2695, 76.3871, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Hosapete?

Hosapete has a recorded population of approximately 206,167 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Hosapete?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hosapete include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

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