Sullia

Sullia is a city in the Dakshina Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Western Ghats, ^[1] about 90 kilometers east of Mangalore, a major city on the coast. Sullia is known for its green hills, rivers and peaceful environment.

Sullia
Taluk
Sullia Scene
Nickname:  Sulya
Coordinates: 12°33′29″N 75°23′21″E
Country	India
State	Karnataka
Region	Tulunad
District	Dakshina Kannada
Government
• MLA	Angara S
Elevation	108 m (354 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	145,226
Languages
• Administrative	Kannada
• Regional	Arebhashe
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	574239
Telephone code	91-08257
Vehicle registration	KA-21
Website	http://www.sulliatown.mrc.gov.in/

The town is important for agriculture. Many people grow crops like arecanut, rubber, coconut and pepper. Sullia also has many small businesses and shops that serve the local community.

Sullia has good road connections to other towns in Karnataka and nearby Kerala. It is located near the Kukke Subramanya Temple, ^[2] a famous Hindu pilgrimage site that attracts many visitors.

People in Sullia speak mostly Kannada, but Tulu and Malayalam are also spoken. The town is known for its cultural festivals and friendly atmosphere. Many students from Sullia go to Mangalore and Mysore for higher education.

Climate

Climate data for Sullia, India
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F	84	—	—	—	109	—	—	—	—	86	95	—	109
Mean maximum °F	—	—	—	111	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	111
Average high °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	77	—	90	—	—	—	—
Average low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	64	—	66	—	—	—	—
Mean minimum °F	—	—	—	102	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	102
Record low °F	59	—	—	—	90	—	—	—	—	64	64	—	59
Record high °C	29	—	—	—	43	—	—	—	—	30	35	—	43
Average high °C	—	—	—	—	—	—	25	—	32	—	—	—	—
Average low °C	—	—	—	—	—	—	18	—	19	—	—	—	—
Record low °C	15	—	—	—	32	—	—	—	—	18	18	—	15
Source 1: [3]
Source 2: [4]