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The city's population in 2006 was estimated to be 5.7 million, while the population of the greater metropolitan area was estimated at over 8.3 million. Hinduism and Islam are the most widely practiced religions in the city. The main languages spoken are Telugu, Urdu and Hindi. English is widely used in business, commerce and governance. It is connected by air, rail and road to all major cities of the country and has direct international connections to many cities worldwide.

Hyderabad and Secunderabad are the twin cities, separated by the Husain Sagar (bound by the 'Tank Bund'), a man-made lake.

Summer (May): Average maximum Temperature: 40 degrees Celsius. Average minimum: 25 degrees Celsius.

Winter (December): Average maximum Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius. Average minimum: 13 degrees Celsius.

Highest ever recorded: 45.6 degrees Celsius; Lowest ever recorded: 6.1 degrees Celsius.

Annual precipitation: About 79 cm.

Geological system: Archean.

Soil: Red Sandy, with areas of Black Cotton soil.

Surrounding terrain: Rocky/hilly. (The region around Hyderabad is known for its beautiful rock formations. There are many rock formation enthusiasts in the city.)

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	About the City
	Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . Situated in the region of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad has an estimated metropolitan population of 6.1 million (61 lakh), making it India's sixth-largest metropolitan area. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India, and its multilingual culture, both geographically and culturally, is also one of the most developed cities in the country. It is now a hub of Information Technology (IT) and Biotechnology (BT).
	The city's population in 2006 was estimated to be 5.7 million, while the population of the greater metropolitan area was estimated at over 8.3 million. Hinduism and Islam are the most widely practiced religions in the city. The main languages spoken are Telugu, Urdu and Hindi. English is widely used in business, commerce and governance. It is connected by air, rail and road to all major cities of the country and has direct international connections to many cities worldwide. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are the twin cities, separated by the Husain Sagar (bound by the 'Tank Bund'), a man-made lake.

	Climate Summer (May): Average maximum Temperature: 40 degrees Celsius. Average minimum: 25 degrees Celsius. Winter (December): Average maximum Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius. Average minimum: 13 degrees Celsius. Highest ever recorded: 45.6 degrees Celsius; Lowest ever recorded: 6.1 degrees Celsius. Annual precipitation: About 79 cm. Average Annual Rain Fall arround 734 mm in 46 rainy days. Geological system: Archean. Soil: Red Sandy, with areas of Black Cotton soil. Surrounding terrain: Rocky/hilly. (The region around Hyderabad is known for its beautiful rock formations. There are many rock formation enthusiasts in the city.) Climatic: Tropical Wet and Dry (Koppen).

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\| Resource Centres on Urban Agriculture and Food Security \| International Water Management Institute (IWMI), South Asia Regional Office c/o ICRISAT, Patancheru - 502 324, A.P., India Tel: +91 40 3071 3744; Fax: +91 40 3071 3074 / 3071 3075