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Shillong

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Updated Sunday, August 2, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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01 · Overview

Shillong, in brief

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02 · History

How Shillong took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Shillong

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Shillong

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Shillong

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Shillong

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Shillong

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08 · Questions

Questions about Shillong

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shillong

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01 · Q&A

Where is Shillong located and what are its coordinates?

Shillong is situated in India at geographic coordinates 25.5689, 91.8831 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Shillong?

Shillong has a recorded population of approximately 143,229 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Shillong?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Shillong include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Shillong?

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