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Fort Kochi
A charming historic quarter blending Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture with iconic Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Maradu
Kerala, India · Asia
About Maradu
Maradu is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Kumbalam, 49km from Kerala Backwaters.
Maradu is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 44,704, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Maradu sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Maradu to your route.
About Maradu
The Maradu Water Treatment Plant (also sometimes called Kerala 100 MLD Water Treatment Plant and Maradu Drinking Water Project) is a potable water production facility located in Maradu, a suburb of Kochi, Kerala. Operated by the Kerala Water Authority, the plant has a treatment capacity of 100 million litres per dayRead more
(MLD). It supplies drinking water to approximately 250,000 residents across the Kochi Corporation area and surrounding local bodies, notably addressing the acute water shortages in West Kochi.
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Where is Maradu located?
Maradu is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 9.9365 latitude, 76.3238 longitude.
What is the population of Maradu?
Maradu has a population of approximately 44,704 people, making it a town in India.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 44,704
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Kerala
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 9.9365, 76.3238
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Worth the detour from Maradu
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Wonderla Kochi
Kerala's top amusement park with over 50 land and water rides set amid lush tropical surroundings.
13 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Athirappilly Falls
The Niagara of India in Kerala, a 24-meter waterfall on the Chalakudy River plunging through dense tropical rainforest in the Western Ghats.
47 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Kerala Backwaters
A network of interconnected canals, rivers, and lagoons where houseboats glide through palm-fringed waterways in southern India.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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