Ongole

Ongole (), natively known as Ongolu, is a city in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Prakasam district. It is known for Ongole cattle, an indigenous breed of oxen.

Key facts

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Settlement.name: Ongole
Settlement.other_name: Ongolu
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_caption: Ongole Aerial View, Kothapatnam Beach, CSR Sarma Ground, Mallavaram Dam, ABM Junior College
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Settlement.pushpin_map: India Andhra Pradesh
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: India

Article

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Contents

Etymology
History
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Governance
Civic administration and politics
Economy
Transport
Education
Sports
Tourism
Sister cities
See also
References
External links

== Etymology == The name "Ongole" is believed to be derived from the word "Vangaprolu," which later evolved into "Vangavolu," and then to modern "Ongolu." Prōlu meant "town" in Old Telugu.