Area : 94.88 sq. kms.

Population : 2,117,990

Location : Latitude, 9°57’ N; Longitude, 76°15’ E.

Time : Indian Standard Time +5.30 hours GMT.

Altitude : Sea Level.

Language : Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala. English is widely used in business circles.

Religion : Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Jains, Jews, and Sikhs.

Climate : Summers are hot, winters mild. The summer temperatures (March to May) vary from a high of 35°C to a low of 22.5°C, with winter months from December to February having a mean minimum of 20°C. Cochin experiences both, the southwest monsoons from June to September and the northeast from October to December. The average annual rainfall is 3099.1 mm, with 132 average annual rainy days.

Clothing : The warm tropical climate recommends light cotton clothes. Waterproofing is essential during monsoons.

Water : Drink only boiled or bottled water.

Electricity : 220 volts. Sockets are of three round-pin variety. You'll require plug adaptors. Voltage stabilizers are essential for electronic equipments of a sensitive nature.