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Cities in Kerala: District, Area and Population

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Occupying nearly 600 Km of the Arabian Sea shoreline, Kerala is the 21st largest state of India by area on the Tropical Malabar Coast. It spans over 38863 km², bordering Tamil Nadu to the east and south, Karnataka to the north and northeast and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west..

Read along to know all about the cities in Kerala.

List of Cities in Kerala

Here is a list of cities in Kerala tabulated along with their population and other of economic and geographical aspects for your convenience:
Name of the City District Area Population (Subject to Change)
Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram 218.86 km² 957,730
Kochi Ernakulam 94.88 km² 612,343
Kozhikode Kozhikode 118.58 km² 550,440
Kollam Kollam 72.19 km² 397,419
Thrissur Thrissur 101.42 km² 315,596
Alappuzha Alappuzha 46.2 km² 174,164
Palakkad Palakkad 26.6 km² 131,019
Malappuram Malappuram 33.61 km² 101,386
Manjeri Malappuram 53.1 km² 97,102
Thalassery Kannur 23.96 km² 92,558
Ponnani Malappuram 24.82 km² 90,374
Vatakara Kozhikode 21.32 km² 75,295
Kanhangad Kasaragod 39.54 km² 73,342
Taliparamba Kannur 18.96 km² 72,465
Payyanur Kannur 54.63 km² 72,111
Koyilandy Kozhikode 29.05 km² 71,873
Neyyattinkara Thiruvananthapuram 28.78 km² 70,850
Kayamkulam Alappuzha 21.79 km² 68,634
Kannur Kannur 78.35 km² 63,795
Tirur Malappuram 16.55 km² 56,058
Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. This is a generalised list of cities with no categorisation. Refer to government sites for more accurate details.`

Interesting Facts About the Cities in Kerala

Here are some interesting facts that you should know about the top cities in Kerala:

  • 'Kera' stands for coconut tree and 'Alam' means land in Malayalam. In this way, the state got its name as the land of coconut trees.
  • Kerala is the only state in India that has hospitals and banks in every village reflecting the overall development of the state.
  • According to the survey of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Kerala is one of the cleanest states in India. It tops the list of Indian cleanest states along with Sikkim.
  • Kerala is the largest producer of rubber in India using more than 5 hectares of land for cultivation, producing over 90% of the total rubber of the country.
  • Kerala is also famous for being a precursor of Ayurveda. It is also home to the world’s first-ever ayurvedic resort, the Somatheeram. This state uses Ayurveda as the primary source of medicine.
  • When the monsoon arrives India, Kerala receives the first spell of rain. While most other states receive rain in July, Kerala experiences it in the first week of June.

All these cities in Kerala showcase the harmonious blend of tradition and prosperity, offering diverse experiences of historical sites and bustling markets. The cities such as Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode are the gateways of this magical realm. Therefore, it is essential to know these cities from their depth to truly appreciate the cultural heritage, diversity and beauty of this mesmeric state.

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