Guntur- Asia’s Biggest Chilli Market

Guntur is one of the most important cities of Andhra Pradesh. It is the 3^rd most populous region in the state. It is a progressive city and the biggest chilli exporter in the world. Guntur is also known as a medical hub. It is the biggest educational hub of Andhra Pradesh.

During colonial times, the city of Guntur was mainly under the French rule. They established their headquarters in the city in 1752. The availability of water could have been a reason why Guntur was favored by the French rulers. And it is for this same reason that the city of Guntur evolved into the modern city it is today.

Guntur is located at 16.3067° North latitude and 80.4365° East longitude. The average altitude is 30 meters above sea level. It is located around 64 kilometers to the west of the Bay of Bengal. Krishna is the main river flowing across the city.

The climate of Guntur is tropical. Average annual temperature is 28.5^o C. Average annual precipitation is 906 mm. January receives the least amount of rainfall whereas July is the wettest month.

Agriculture is a predominant occupation in Guntur. The city has developed into a commercial hub with the export of red chillies, cotton, and tobacco all over the world. There are several industries located in the city that include fertilizer industries, cement industries, diamond industries, ore processing units, dairy, chemical and granite factories.

Major tourist attraction in the city are Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Ethipothala Falls, Uppalapadu Nature Conservation, Viswa Nagar, Krishna Barrage, Kotappakonda Trikutaparvatam, Amareswara Temple, Kondavid Fort, Amravati, Narasaraopet, Manglagiri, Piduguralla, Sattenapalle, ISKCON Temple and Undavalli Caves. 

Major localities in the city include Pothur, Nehru Nagar, Sangadigunta, Varagni, Tenali, Namburu, Etukuru, Bhattiprolu, Arundelpet, Machhrela, Kaza and Krishna Nagar.

The nearest airport is Vijayawada airport which is 33 km from Guntur.  It is well-connected to other major cities in India via regular flights. You can easily get regular trains from Guntur railway station to other major destinations. Regular buses are available to neighboring cities from Guntur bus depot.

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