Malegaon | |
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City | |
![]() Malegaon Fort | |
Nickname: Textile City | |
Coordinates: 20°33′N 74°33′E / 20.55°N 74.55°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Nashik |
Taluka | Malegaon |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Corporation |
• Body | Malegaon Municipal Corporation |
• MLA | Dadaji Bhuse, Shivsena Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique, AIMIM |
Area | |
• Total | 68 km2 (26 sq mi) |
• Rank | 26.25 |
Elevation | 438 m (1,437 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 481,228 |
Demonym | Malegaonkar |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 423203 (City and Soygaon) & 423105 (for Camp area) |
Vehicle registration | MH-41 |
Malegaon (IAST: Mālegāv; Pronunciation: [malegaːʋ]) is a city and a municipal corporation in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Malegaon is one of the largest cities in North Maharashtra. It is situated on the bank of the Girna river with Mosam River river flowing through middle of the city dividing it in two parts. Malegaon is famous for its loom industries.