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Alappuzha City Facts

 

Alappuzha, washed by the silvery waves of the Arabian Sea, occupies a significant place in the tourist map of Kerala in South India.  Interlocked with a large number of canals and bridges, this water locked district has immense untapped potential for backwater tourism. Alappuzha is  also a major centre of coir and carpet industry. There are about 4000 production units including a few big factories with mechanized looms. The 'Nehru Cup' the largest snake boat race in the state is held here.

 

Area : 1414  Sq.Kms.
Population : 21,05,349
Season : August to March
STD Code : 0477
Rain Fall : 229 Cms (annual)
Temperature : 21.150C -  33.30 C
Literacy : 93.66 %