Quick Facts

Ernakulam District

Location & Geography

• State: Kerala
• Region: Central Kerala
• Headquarters: Kakkanad (civil station), with Kochi being the major urban centre
• Area: Approx. 3,068 sq. km
• Geographical Features:
  • Includes mainland, coastal regions, backwaters, islands, and hills
  • Bordered by Thrissur (north), Idukki (east), Alappuzha and Kottayam (south), and the Arabian Sea (west)
  • Notable rivers: Periyar, Muvattupuzha, Chalakudy