Fort Kochi
Neighbourhood of Kochi, Kerala, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fort Kochi (/fɔːt koʊtʃiː/; IPA: [foːrʈ kot͡ʃi]; Cochin Portuguese Creole: Cochim de Baixo [ˈkoʃĩ ðɨ ˈbaiksu]), also known by its former name Fort Cochin is a neighbourhood of Cochin (Kochi) city in Kerala, India. Fort Kochi takes its name from the Fort Manuel of Cochin,[1] the first European fort on Indian soil, controlled by the Portuguese East Indies.[2] This is part of a handful of water-bound islands and islets toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Cochin or West Cochin. Adjacent to this is the locality of Mattancherry. In 1967, these three municipalities along with a few adjoining areas, were amalgamated to form the Kochi Municipal Corporation.
Fort Kochi
Cochim de Baixo | |
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Coordinates: 9.961°N 76.243°E / 9.961; 76.243 | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Ernakulam |
Population | |
• Total | 234,990 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 682001 |
Telephone code | 0484 |
Vehicle registration | KL-43 |
Fort Kochi is rich in heritage and culture, and is a prominent tourist destination for both domestic and international travellers- being ranked as ninth among the top 25 in National Geographic’s Top Tourist Destinations To Explore In 2020.[3]