Palin, Arunachal Pradesh
Palin | |
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City | |
 A view of Palin | |
| Country | India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | Kurung Kumey |
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,251 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | 15 |
Palin is a small hillstation town located in the Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is inhabited by Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Located at latitude of 28.15285 and a longitude 94.12288, it has a population of 5816 according to 2001 census.
Geography
Palin is located at 27°42′14″N 93°41′28″E / 27.70389°N 93.69101°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 1080 metres (3540 feet).
Places adjacent to Palin, Arunachal Pradesh | |
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Climate
Palin falls within the 15 °C to 20 °C temperature zone often the temperature falls to 5–7 °C in winter. The regions is very cold during winter and very hot during summer. Rainfall is very high due to being very hilly with high geographical terrain. Most of the time it is covered by clouds.The area is windy in nature.
| Climate data for Palin | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 15 (59) |
15 (59) |
17 (63) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
19 (66) |
16 (61) |
20 (67) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8 (46) |
9 (48) |
13 (55) |
15 (59) |
16 (61) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
19 (66) |
18 (64) |
17 (63) |
12 (54) |
8 (46) |
14 (58) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 30 (1.2) |
54 (2.1) |
57 (2.2) |
96 (3.8) |
210 (8.3) |
405 (15.9) |
510 (20.1) |
360 (14.2) |
411 (16.2) |
114 (4.5) |
15 (0.6) |
27 (1.1) |
2,289 (90.2) |
| Source: World Weather Online | |||||||||||||
Culture
Palin and its adjoining areas are mainly populated by people of the Nyishi tribe.
Holy Rosary Church: Consecrated by the Bishop of Itanagar, this Christian catholic church reflects the extensive Christian influence.[2]
Places of interest
Holy Rosay Catholic Church is one of largest Catholic churches in the state.[3][4] It is located at the hilltop in the town.
Palin river one of the tributaries of River Subansiri flows through this town.The river is ideal for river rafting,fishing and for picnics.
From here tourist places like Ziro, Parshuram Kund(in Lohit), Malinithan (in Siang), Bhishmak Nagar (in Dibang Valley) are also easily accessible by roads.
Festivals
Nyokum, an agricultural festival of the Nyishis, is the main festival celebrated in the town. Beside Nyokum, people also celebrate Christmas, Diwali and Dusherra.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[5] Palin has a population of 5816. The Nyishis are the indigenous inhabitants of the area.
Communication
Palin is situated in the western side of Arunachal Pradesh. From the capital city Itanagar it is The District Highway connects Palin to rest of the state. Regular Bus and Tata sumo services are available from Itanagar, Ziro.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Itanagar
- ^ "Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh". Arunachalpradesh.nic.in. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- ^ "Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh". Arunachalpradesh.nic.in. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- ^ "Arunachal Tourism". Arunachal Tourism. 1911-12-04. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- ^ Template:GR
External links
- PALIN by India travel portal
- 1962 Border War between India and China(Henderson brook report)
- Contact List for all Important Government Officials in Itanagar Includes Police, Telephone, Electricity and more
See also
- New Palin, a town in the Kurung Kumey district
- Yazali,Arunachal Pradesh