Kottappuram, Thrissur
Kottappuram or Kottapuram is a village in Kodungallur, Thrissur district, Kerala, India. (Malayalam: കോട്ടപ്പുറം) Kottapuram is the southern boundary of Kodungallur. The place is named after a fort built by the Portuguese in 1523 It is also the headquarters of the Kottapuram Diocese. It is surrounded by Krishnankotta on the east, Thiruvanchikulam on the north, Gothuruth on the south and Valiya Panikkan Thuruth on the south. The main rice trade in Kodungallur is at the Kottapuram market. Historians believe that this market is as old as Sangham period. The site of the historic Portuguese fort is now under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India. There is also a monument to Knai Thoma near the fort.
Kottappuram | |
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village | |
Kottappuram St. Micheals cathredral | |
| Coordinates: 10°40′0″N 76°11′0″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680667 |
| Vehicle registration | KL |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Kunnamkulam |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Nearest airport is Kochi International Airport.