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Kollam (Malayalam: ⓘ; also known by its former name Quilon [a]), is an ancient seaport and the fourth largest city in the Indian state of Kerala. Located on the southern tip of the Malabar Coast of the Arabian Sea, the city is on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake and is 71 kilometers (44 mi) northwest of the Thiruvananthapuram. [7]
Ashtamudi Lake view from Asramam Adventure Park. The city of Kollam lies at with an average altitude of 3 metres The average rainfall is 270 cm yearly. [4] The city is surrounded by Arabian Sea in the west, Ashtamudi Lake and panchayats of Neendakara and Thrikkaruva in north, Mayyanad panchayat in the south and Thrikkovilvattom and Kottamkara panchayats in east.
Kollam Metropolitan Area is the 4th largest Metropolis in Kerala and 14th largest urban agglomeration in South India.It is one of the 10 fastest growing cities in the world covering an area of 364.51 km 2 (2015) with a 31.1% urban growth between 2015 and 2020 as per the survey conducted by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) based on urban area growth during January 2020.
Being one of the coastal cities in India, the Coastal Regulation Zone Act(CRZ) has relevance in the development of Kollam city and nearby islands. As per the third report submitted by the Coastal district committees (CDC), constituted by the government following the directive of the Supreme Court of India, Kollam topped the list with 4,868 violations whereas the total violations identified are ...
Kollam is the only district in Southern Kerala where Muslims outnumber Christians. Despite this Kollam has a significant Christian population too (16%) among this the Latin Catholics (38.5%), Malankara Orthodox (36.1) and Marthoma Church (15.8%) form the majority. [16]
Kollam Beach is the first 'Beach Wedding Destination' in Kerala. [1] The beach also features a park of international standard, the Mahatma Gandhi Park, which was inaugurated on 1 January 1961 by the then Vice President of India, Zakir Husain. Kollam beach is one among the few beaches in Kerala with a lifeguard outpost. [2]
Thirumullavaram beach is one of two main beaches in the Kollam (known as the 'Cashew Capital of the World'). [3] The beach area is full of coconut palms which makes the place a shady and quiet silent place. [citation needed] The beach is ideal for early morning walks [4] The beach is ideal for swimming and sun bathing and no danger zones are ...
Kollam was a part of the ancient kingdom of Desinganadu. Desinganadu was known for its trade connections with foreign countries, and Kollam served as an important port city during that time. After the king Jayasimha from whom the Venad dynasty is supposed to have originated. [72] 3 Venad