Periyapatna
Periyapatna
Singapatna | |
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Town | |
| Piriyapatna | |
Periyapatna Taluk Map | |
Periyapatna Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°20′11″N 76°04′45″E / 12.33649°N 76.07918°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Mysuru |
| Founded by | Periya Raja |
| Named after | Periya Raja |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Municipal Council |
| • Body | Periyapatna Town Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Town | 12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 808.20 km2 (312.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 852 m (2,795 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Town | 16,685 |
| • Density | 1,330/km2 (3,460/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 226,391 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 571107 |
| Telephone code | 08223 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-45 |
| Nearest cities | Kushalanagara, Mysore |
| Climate | Tropical wet and dry (Köppen) |
Periyapatna, also known as Piriyāpattana, is a town in Mysore district. It is known for being a major producer of tobacco.