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Kozhikode

City in Kerala, India

Overview

Kozhikode (Calicut) is a lively coastal city in Kerala renowned for its lively food scene, rich history, and beautiful beaches. Once a major trading port, today it blends tradition with modernity, offering visitors a warm, laid-back atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

India

State

Kerala

Population

550,440

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Coordinates

11.50°, 76.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$543

Local Cost

$248

Local Income

$350

Cashless

English

Temperature

23.6°C

Summer Avg

22.6°C

Winter Avg

23.0°C

Record High

38.8°C

Record Low

12.1°C

Humidity

78%

Precipitation

1853 mm

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

CCJ

Distance

41 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Kozhikode Municipal Corpoation - Elathur Zone Kozhikode Municipal Corporation - Beypore zone Beypore zone covers the historic port and coastal areas south of Kozhikode. Shipbuilding yards and fishing harbors are central to daily life.Kozhikode Municipal Corporation - Cheruvannur Nallalam zone Cheruvannur Nallalam zone covers the industrial and residential areas south of Kozhikode city center. It is known for factories, warehouses, and busy transport links.

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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.

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 2025-12-05.

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 - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 75/100.