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. 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.

Etymology

This town has derived its name from two words, Kolo meaning the name of the person who is believed to be the owner of the area and Riang meaning land.

Climate

The temperature during spring and winter ranges between 20 and 30 °C.

Culture

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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. 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 Nyubu, 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

At present, the destination sprawls over a land area of 5,39,672.50 square metres. Nikja, Yapak, Tayang, Nyollo, Pinggang,( Taipa), are the nearby connected Villages.

Politics

The name of the current 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. On the way to Koloriang from Ziro, there are a number of picnic spots. Tourists visiting the town also head towards nearby villages such as Sangram, Palin, Deed and Talo. As common population calls koloriang Mini India it is proven when the Town is seen from the Above (Air).

Transport

The nearest airport serving the area is Naharlagun Airport, which is located in Naharlagun. People travelling from international destinations board flights to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in

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between Huri (which is already connected to Koloriang) and Sarli after heavy construction equipment was heli-airlifted from

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References

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