Kottayam
City in Kerala, India
Overview
Kottayam is a lively town set amid palm-fringed backwaters and rubber plantations in Kerala. It offers a harmonious blend of culture, education, and natural beauty, making it a gateway to both religious sites and picturesque villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Kerala
Population
55,374
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.67°, 76.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
66
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
34
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$513
Local Cost
$237
Local Income
$320
Cashless
54
English
60
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
23.9°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
14.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2230 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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.
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 73/100.