|
Area |
87.341
sq.kms. |
|
Comprising
of mainland Ernakulam, Old Cochin, including
Mattancherry, Fort Kochi, Palluruthy, and
Thoppumpady, Willingdon Island, the suburbs of
Edappally and the exurbia of
Kalamassery,Thrikkakara and Kakkanad to the
northeast, and Tripunithura to the southeast. |
|
Population |
2589038,
Greater Cochin (2001 census) |
|
Location |
Latitude,
9 degree 15 E, The city lies between 'Itripunithura,
the seat of the eastwhile royalty to its southeast
and the Eloor-Kalamassery industrial belt to its
north. To the west lies is the Arabian sea. |
|
Language |
Malayalam,
the youngest in the Dravidian family. It is the
official language of the State of Kerala.English
is widely used in business circles. |
|
Religion |
Hindus
account for the largest comrnunity followed by
Christians and Muslims. Cochin has also a small
population of Jains, Jews, and Sikhs. |
|
Time |
(Indian
standard Time + 5.30 hours GMT). |
|
Altitude |
Sea
level. |
|
Climate |
The
warm tropical climate recommends light cotton
clothes, waterproofing is essential during
monsoons. |
|
Water |
Drink
only bottled mineral water. Drink boiled water,
particularly during the monsoons. |
|
Electricity |
220
volts. You'll require plug adapters. |
|
Radio |
Cochin
FM 102.3 MHz. (Timings: 1658 hrs to 300 hrs (all
days) |
|
Banking
Hours |
(Week
days) 10 am -2 pm; (Sat) 10 am- 12 noon.
Some banks have evening counters.
Banks remain closed on Sundays (with a few
exceptions), and specified bank holidays .
Certain banks also provide 24- hour ATM service. |
