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. |