Latur is a city in Maharashtra state, India, and is one of the largest cities of the Marathwada region. It is the administrative headquarters of Latur district and Latur Taluka. The city is a tourist hub surrounded by many historical monuments, including Udgir Fort and Kharosa Caves. The people in Latur are called Laturkar. The most spoken language in Latur is Marathi. The city's quality of education attracts students from all over Maharashtra.




Latur is located at 18.5°N 73.0°E﻿ / 18.5; 73 and has an average elevation of 515 metres (1,690 feet). It lies on the banks of the Manjra River in Latur District, about 200 kilometres (120 mi) east-northeast from Mumbai by road and rail routes via Pune or Ahmednagar respectively, both around 100 km away from Latur city centre.

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