Koloriang
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Koloriang | |
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| Coordinates: 27°55′N 93°21′E / 27.917°N 93.350°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | Kurung Kumey |
| Elevation | 1,000 m (3,000 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 24,300 |
Koloriang is a hilly district headquarters town of Kurung Kumey district in Arunachal Pradesh, India, bordering Tibet. It has an altitude of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft),[1] is surrounded by high mountains[2] and is located in the left bank of river Kurung, one of the major tributaries of Subansiri river. The climate is rainy and hot during summer and very cold in winter. Located at an altitude of 1,040 metres above sea level, this town is also an old administrative centre. It is about 257 km from state capital, Itanagar.
This town has derived its name from two words, Kolo is believed to be the name of the owner of the area and Riang meaning land.
Climate
The temperature during spring and winter ranges between 20 and 30 °C. The locals are asserting Koloriang's recognition as the wettest place on earth. It will not only make the area famous the world over but will also attract tourists.
Culture
The Bengia, Chera, Nangram, Chello, Riya, Yumlam, Gida, Gichik, Kiogi, Bamang, Kipa, Tadar, Gyamar, Tarh, Phassang, Tai, Lokam, Sangha, Tamchi, Pisa, clans of Nyishi community inhabits the area.
Longte is the annual festival of the area where people enjoy with festivity and pray different gods and goddesses for protection and well being of humanity, livestock and general prosperity.[citation needed] It is celebrated in the month of April every year. Nyokum is also celebrated with greater festive and joy, Mithuns are sacrificed for good life and generous to their lord, where Nyub, local priest chants the local prayer where he trades the offerings with positive success and enlightenment in life and for bumper production of agricultural goods.
Geography
Politics
The name of the current[when?] MLA of this constituency is Lokam Tasar.
Tourism
Known for its natural environment, the town is visited by those interested in nature walks and trekking.[citation needed] On the way to Koloriang from Ziro, there are a number of picnic spots.[citation needed] Tourists visiting the town also head towards nearby villages such as Sangram, Palin, Deed and Talo.[citation needed] As common population calls koloriang Mini India it is proven when the Town is seen from the Above (Air).