KOCHIN city information
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Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala and is commonly referred to as Ernakulam. Kochi is the most densely populated city in Kerala. As of 2011, it has a corporation limit population of 677,381 within an area of 94.88 km2 and a total urban population of more than of 2.1 million within an area of 440 km2, making it the largest and the most populous metropolitan area in Kerala.
Kochi has a long and rich history dating back to the 14th century. It was an important trading center for Arab, Chinese, and European merchants. The city is home to a number of historical monuments, including Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries.
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