The city of Nainital covers a total area of 11.73 km2 (4.53 sq mi), and is located at29.38°N 79.45°E, at an average elevation of 2,084 meters (6,837 ft) above sea level. The slopes of the nearby mountains are most populated, with an altitude ranging from 1,940–2,100 m (6,360–6,890 ft).