Basic Statistics
| District Name | Ernakulam |
| Headquarters | Kochi |
| Location | Latitude : 9o57’ N; Longitude 76 o15’ E |
| Boundaries | North – Thrissur District, East – Idukki District, West – Arabian Sea, South – Kottayam & Alappuzha Districts |
| Time | Indian Standard Time +5:30 hours GMT |
| Altitude | Sea Level |
| Language | Malayalam is the Official Language. English is popularly used in business circles. |
| Religion | Hindus accounts for the largest community followed by Christian and Muslims. A small population of Jains, Jews and Sikhs are also residing in Kochi. |
| Climate | Summers are hot, winters mild. . The average annual rainfall is 3099.1 mm with 132 average annual rainy days. |
| Season | Best time to visit is between October and March |
| Clothing | Warm tropical climate recommends light cotton clothes. Waterproofing is required during Monsoons. |
| Newspapers | Malayalam :: Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhoomi, Deshabhimani, Rashtra deepika |
| English : The New Indian Express , The Hindu | |
| Air Ports | Nedumbassery International Airport |
| Railway Station | Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Angamaly |
| Bus Stations | KSRTC - Ernakulam, Angamaly, Aluva, Perumbavoor, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha |
