Andhra Pradesh, located on the southeastern coast of India, is the 7th largest state by area and 10th largest by population. After the state's bifurcation in 2014 (which created Telangana), Andhra Pradesh reorganized its geography. Here are some of its most important cities.
Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline in India (after Gujarat), measuring about 974 km.
The state is broadly divided into two major regions: Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema.
In 2022, the state government reorganized the districts, increasing the total number of districts from 13 to 26.
Often called the 'City of Destiny' and the 'Jewel of the East Coast', Visakhapatnam is the largest and most populous city in the state. It is a major industrial hub, a bustling seaport, and the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.
Located on the banks of the Krishna River, Vijayawada is the commercial, political, and media capital of the state. It is famous for the Kanaka Durga Temple and is a massive educational and agricultural hub.
Amaravati is the official planned capital city of Andhra Pradesh. Located near Vijayawada on the banks of the Krishna River, it is being developed as a modern, sustainable 'green city'.
Located in the Rayalaseema region, Tirupati is the spiritual capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is globally famous for the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple atop the Tirumala hills, which is one of the richest and most visited religious sites in the world.
No. Following the bifurcation in 2014, the city of Hyderabad went to the newly formed state of Telangana. However, it served as the joint capital for 10 years until 2024.
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