The study of Mumbai Geography provides information about the exact location and relief features of the metropolitan city. Mumbai is located on the western coast of India (facing Arabian Sea) on Salsette Island and can be found on the southern part of the Tropic of Cancer.
The city of Mumbai is situated at the mouth of River Ulhas. Most of the part of Mumbai (three fourth) is above the sea level and its elevation level approximately ranges from 10 meters to 15 meters. Its northern part is a hilly area. The highest point of Mumbai is considered to be Malabar Hill which is 1,450 feet high.
It is located at 18.96° North latitude and 72.82° East longitude. According to the census report of 2001, it had an approximate population of 12,691,836, whereas, its population density was around 27,120/square kilometer. This city is spread over the land estimating around 440 square kilometer.
In Mumbai one will see Vihar Lake, Powai Lake and the Tulsi Lake. Vihar Lake and Tulsi Lake flow across Borivali National Park and supply drinking water to the city dwellers. Besides this, Bombay (presently known as Mumbai) comprises 3 rivers. Each of them has originated from the National Park.
The hills that are still found standing in this city include Gilbert Hill, Mazgaon Hill, Cumbala Hill, Golanji Hill, Sewri Hill, Pulshachi Dongri, Pali Hill, Worli Hill, Mahakali Hill, Sion Hill, Antop Hill and Salamati Hill. Backbay is the
biggest bay in Mumbai. Apart
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from this, there are Worli Bay and Mahim Bay.
The creeks of Mumbai, on the other hand include Mahim Creek, Thane Creek, Mahul Creek and Vasai Creek. Moreover, there are also few rivers in this city. Some of the prominent rivers of Mumbai are Dahisar River and Oshiwara River.
The coastline of the city is full of several bays and creeks. On the other hand, in the eastern seacoast, a wide spread mangrove forest can be seen. Soil that covers most of the area of the city is sandy by nature. It is said that due to the nearness to the sea, soil quality of this region is such. On the other hand, soil found in the suburb area of Mumbai is predominantly alluvial.
Besides this, the underground rock of this area is made of black basalt Deccan. Mumbai Geography further points out that Mumbai comes under the Zone III region which means an earthquake estimating around 6.5 magnitudes can occur in the city.
The metropolitan city of Mumbai runs its administrative activities under the Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation. This island city is divided into 2 parts- the suburb area and the city area.
It is said that Mumbai's 7 islands were connected with each other through long 3 centuries of reformation. Presently, this one landmass is joined to the mainland by a number of bridges.
All through the year, the residents of Mumbai enjoy consistent warm climate. Only rainfall brings some amount of variation in the climactic condition. From June to September, Mumbai experiences rainfall.
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