Geographic Location : Kolkata is situated on 22 degree 82 minute North latitude and 88 degree 20 minute East longitude. Being situated near the sea Kolkata has tropical climate. The summer temperature ranges from 25 to 40 Celsius and in winter it is between 12- 25 Celsius. is spread over 1,750 km2 (676 sq mi), and comprises 157 postal areas, as of 2006. The metropolitan area is formally administered by several local governments including 38 local municipalities.
