| Area |
87.52
sq. kms |
| Population |
16.6 lakhs (1991 census) |
| Altitude |
sea level |
| Climate |
Tropical rainforest climate(Humid) |
| Geographical Location |
Longitude: 9° 58"N, Longitude:76°
17"E |
| Warmest Months |
March, April and May |
| Temperature |
Summer: maximum 35° c
Winter: maximum 25° c |
| Rainfall |
Average annual rainfall: 310 cms
June, July, August [Heavy due to south-west monsoon] |
| Religion |
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Jainism
and Judaism |
| Languages |
Regional Language: Malayalam
English, Hindi, Konkani and Urdu are also widely
spoken |
| Main Occupation |
Trading and fishing |
| Recommended Clothing |
The warm tropical climate recommends
light cotton clothes |
| Staple Diet |
Rice and Fish |
| Medical Services |
Ayurveda Hospital Phone: 361206
Maharaja Hospital Phone: 224561
General Hospital Phone: 361251/360002 |
| Emergency Police Service |
Ernakulam's Tourist Police
are at the KTDC reception centre. Phone: 353234 |
| Blood Banks |
ISBT City Hospital Ph: 361615
IMA Ph: 354886/361549 |
| Telephone
Services |
Directory Enquiry 183
Fault Repair 198
Assistance 199
Morning Alarm 173
Time in English 174
Time in Malayalam 175 |
| Trunk Services |
Trunk Booking: 180
Trunk Assistance:181
Trunk Delay Enquiry: 188 |
| Passport
Office enquiry: |
Phone: 310600 |
| Political Party in Power |
Sri. A. K. Antony
is the Chief Minister
Phone - Office: 333 682 / 332 148
Residence: 471 - 317051 / 314853 / 318406 / 311776
E-mail: cmkerala@md2.vsnl.net.in |
| Literacy Rate |
76% approximately |
| Foreign Exchange |
1.Thomas Cook office on M.G.
Road.
2. Thomas Cook also has a moneychanging counter
at both the departure and arrival points of the
Nedumbassery Airport. |
