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Area: 2345 sq kms
Population (2001): 28,78,498
Altitude: Sea level
Clothing: Tropical Cottons
Tourist Season: September to May
Kozhikode is famous for various cultural activities.
Almost every day one can witness musical nights and
literary camps here. It was once the capital of the
powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and
commerce centre.
Green Countryside, serene
beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers,
hills, warm and friendly ambience make Kozhikode a
popular destination. It was also the most important
historic region with a number of temples, churches
and mosques. Today Kozhikode is an imporant trade
and Commerce Centre. It also takes an important
role in the politicaldevelopments of Kerala. Kappad
where Vasco-Da-Gama landed on 1498 is situated
near Kozhikode. The Mahe river, Kuttiady river,
Korapuzha, Kallai river, Chaliyar river and Kadalundi
river are the main rivers which flow through the
district. The district which is borded by Kannur district
on the North, Wayanad district on the East,
Malappuram district on the South and Arabian Sea on
the West is also an enchanting backwater destination.
Telephone Access Codes
Badagara ++ 91 496
Karipur ++ 91 483
Kozhikode ++ 91 495
Nandapuram ++ 91 496
Quilandy ++ 91 496
Ramanattukara ++ 91 495