Alappuzha
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from left to right: Jain Temple, Government college of Nursing, Alappuzha District court, Raja Kesava Das Statue, Kidangamparampu Temple, Holy family church, Boating centre, Alappuzha Beach, | |
Coordinates: 9°29′N 76°20′E / 9.49°N 76.33°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
Region | Central Travancore |
District | Alappuzha District |
Government | |
• District Collector | Anupama IAS |
Area | |
• Total | 46.18 km2 (17.83 sq mi) |
Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 174,164 |
• Rank | 6th |
• Density | 4,466/km2 (11,570/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 688001 |
Telephone code | 0477 |
Vehicle registration | KL-04 |
Sex ratio | 1079 ♂/♀ |
Website | alappuzha |
Alappuzha is a city in Kerala, India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Alappuzha district. Alappuzha is considered as the oldest planned city in the region. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala. The city is located in the coastal region of Laccadive Sea. In 2016, the Centre for Science and Environment rated Alappuzha as the top cleanest town in India.[1]