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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2015}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Aalo
| native_name = Aalo
| settlement_type = District Headquarters
| image_skyline =Along Town.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = View of Aalo Town
| pushpin_map = India Arunachal Pradesh#India3
| pushpin_label_position = left
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
| coordinates = {{coord|28.17|N|94.77|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|..Arunachal Pradesh Flag(INDIA).png}} [[Arunachal Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts in India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[West Siang district]]
| established_title =
| established_date = 1948
| founder =
| named_for =
| government_type = Multi Party democracy
| governing_body =
| leader_title1 = Deputy Commissioner
| leader_name1 = Smt Swetika Sachan, IAS
| leader_title2 =
| leader_name2 =
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 619
| population_total = 20680
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank = 4 (in [[Arunachal Pradesh|AP]])
| population_density_km2 = 13
| population_demonym =
| population_footnotes =<ref name = "2011 census">{{cite web|title = Aalo Population Census 2011| url = http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801432-aalo-arunachal-pradesh.html|publisher = [[Government of India]]|access-date = 10 August 2016}}</ref>
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[English language|English]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 791 001
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 91 3783 XXX XXXX
| registration_plate = [[Vehicle registration plates of India|AR]]-08
| Neighborhood = Darka, Pessing, Wak, Kamba, Cozi, Angu Village
| blank1_name_sec2 = [[Climate of India|Climate]]
| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India|''Cfa'']] <small>([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])</small>
| blank2_name_sec2 = [[Precipitation (meteorology)|Precipitation]]
| blank2_info_sec2 = {{convert|2477|mm|in}}
| blank3_name_sec2 = Avg. annual maximum temperature
| blank3_info_sec2 = {{convert|28.1|°C|°F}}
| blank4_name_sec2 = Avg. annual minimum temperature
| blank4_info_sec2 = {{convert|15.3|°C|°F}}
| blank6_name_sec2 = Avg. summer temperature
| blank6_info_sec2 = {{convert|24.7|°C|°F}}
| blank5_name_sec2 = Avg. winter temperature
| blank5_info_sec2 = {{convert|18.5|°C|°F}}
| website = {{URL|http://westsiang.nic.in/}}
| footnotes =
}}

'''Aalo''', formerly '''Along''', is a [[census town]] and headquarter of the [[West Siang district]] [[Districts of India|district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is located {{convert|220|km}} from [[Likabali]], which is at the border of [[Assam]] and Arunachal Pradesh.

It is also an [[India-China Border Roads#Border airport and ALG projects|Advance Landing Ground]] (ALG) of [[Indian Air Force]].

==Culture==
[[Mopin]] is the main festival that runs from 5 to 6 April. The Yomgo River Festival, held every year during peak tourist season, and lasting 3–4 days, is celebrated from 11 to 15 January. This festival is celebrated with a view to promote tourism, indigenous culture, and tradition, handloom & handicrafts and showcase its rich cultural heritage.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Along had a population of 16,834. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Aalo has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 75% of the males and 61% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The low sex ratio – 916 girls for every 1000 boys in 2001 – is cause for concern, even though it is not typical of the region.

In 2011, its population was {{sigfig|20680|3}}.<ref name = "2011 census" /> The majority of Aalo's population consists of [[Galo people]] and [[Galo language|Galo]] is the main languages. The major religion is [[Donyi-Polo]], followed by [[Christianity]] and small minorities of followers of [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[Hinduism]] and [[Islam]].

==Connectivity==
Aalo does not have a good road network and the road which runs from north [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]] to the capital city of Itanagar, connects the town of Aalo to the city. Regular bus services to Aalo run from [[Itanagar]]. Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Service (APSTS) buses are available to and from Aalo. There is a 5 hours journey by bus from [[Pasighat]] to Aalo (106 km) while from [[Moying]] (150 km) the bus will take around 6.5 hours to reach Aalo.

The nearest [[Lilabari Airport|airport]] to Aalo is at [[North Lakhimpur]], which is situated in the state of Assam. North Lakhimpur or Lilabari is connected by flight services to [[Guwahati]] and [[Kolkata]]. One can take a bus or hire a taxi from North Lakhimpur or Lilabari to Aalo.

Aalo has no railway and the nearest railway station is at [[Silapathar]]. A new line which connects Aalo to [[Silapathar]] through broad gauge railway was proposed and the survey has already been completed and forwarded to the railway board.<ref name= Aalo>{{cite web|url =http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/eye-on-china-s-upgrade-govt-plans-3-key-railway-lines-one-to-tawang/826950/ |title =Govt plans 3 key railway lines| work=The Indian Express|access-date=4 August 2011}}</ref>

==Media==
Along has an [[All India Radio]] Relay station known as Akashvani Along. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.

==See also==

; Military bases
* [[India-China Border Roads#Border airport and ALG projects|List of ALGs]]
* [[List of Indian Air Force stations]]
* [[Sino-Indian border dispute#Command|India-China military deployment on LAC]]
* [[Sino-Indian border dispute#List of disputed areas|List of disputed India-China areas]]
* [[Tianwendian]]
* [[Ukdungle]]

; Borders
* [[Line of Actual Control]] (LAC)
* [[Borders of China]]
* [[Borders of India]]
*
; Conflicts
* [[Sino-Indian War|Sino-Indian conflict]]
* [[:Category:Territorial disputes of China|List of disputed territories of China]]
* [[List of disputed territories of India]]

; Other related topics
* [[India-China Border Roads]]
* [[List of extreme points of India]]
* [[Defence Institute of High Altitude Research]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links==
* [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iaf-to-have-7-operational-advanced-landing-grounds-in-arunachal-pradesh-in-a-month/articleshow/49809013.cms?from=mdr IAF's ALG]
* Air Marshal K. K. Nohwar, [http://capsindia.org/files/documents/CAPS_ExpertView_KKN_07.pdf Pace of Infrastructure Development in Border Areas: Adequate?], Centre for Air Power Studies, 13 March 2018

{{West Siang District}}
{{Indian Air Force}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in West Siang district]]

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