Cherthala
City in Kerala, India
Overview
Cherthala is a charming town in Kerala, set between Vembanad Lake and the Arabian Sea. It's known for its proximity to pristine beaches, lush backwaters, and lively temple festivals, offering visitors a mix of natural beauty and authentic Kerala culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Kerala
Population
45,827
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.68°, 76.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$383
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$250
Cashless
58
English
65
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
28.0°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
22.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2710 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
3
Parks
5
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
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Distance
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 54/100.