Vizianagaram, also known as Vijayanagaram, is a city located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It serves as the headquarters of the Vizianagaram district and is situated in the Eastern Ghats region. The city is positioned approximately 24 km west of the Bay of Bengal and about 40 km north-northeast of Visakhapatnam.
The city was established as the capital of the Vizianagaram estate by Raja Vijayaram Raj of the Pusapati dynasty. Historically, the rulers of this estate played a significant role in the region during the 18th century and were recognized as patrons of both the arts and education. The current population of the city is 228,025.