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Area Kolkata City Area 187.33 sq km. and Kolkata Metropolitan District Area 1380.12 sq km (532.87 sq miles ). Population 4.39 million (Kolkata city) and 9.2 million (KMC) as per 2001 census. Altitude 6.4 metres (20 ft.) above sea level. Climate Winter Max 36.3° Celsius . Min 9.6° Celsius Summer Max 41.7° Celsius . Min 38.1° Celsius Rainfall 1581 mm (Monsoon Months – June to early September). Best Season October to March. Clothing Cotton in summer and light woollen in winter.