Kumbalam
City in Kerala, India
Overview
Kumbalam is a peaceful suburb of Kochi, situated on the shores of Kerala's enchanting backwaters. Known for its blend of traditional charm and rapid development, the area offers visitors a taste of local life as well as scenic natural beauty. A gateway to rural Kerala, Kumbalam is ideal for relaxing stays and eco-tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Kerala
Population
29,193
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.91°, 76.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
71
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
44
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
69
Monthly Cost
$477
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$220
Cashless
48
English
62
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
27.5°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
19.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2652 mm
Internet Speed
33 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
COK
Distance
29 km
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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 8 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 2025-12-05.
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 61/100.