| 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. |