Some Facts About Surat

General Information

Surat is second largest city of Gujarat and ninth largest city of India.

Economy

Surat is famous for its textile and diamond businesses. Three-quarters of the world's diamonds are cut and polished in Surat.

It is a major production centre for synthetic textiles in India.

Surat is famous for tasty and delicious foods. Surat has a very good food and restaurant chains. It includes all major brands. Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Subway etc.

Surat is also famous for its Saree. 1 out of every 5 sarees manufactured in India is from Surat. During festive season and during marriage season people throng to surat to buy sarees as they get more varities at cheaper rates too.

Surat is also an industrial hub for the production of synthetic fibre and man-made fabrics.

Language Spoken

Gujarati, Hindi, and English

STD code / IST Code

0261 / +91-261

Population

4.9 Million / 49 Lakhs

Location : Latitude / Longitude

21°15' N 72°52' E.

Climate

Mostly Mild

Summer temperature ranges from 22 °C to 40 °C.

Winter temperature ranges from 12 °C to 31 °C