Vallarpadam
Vallarpadam is one among the group of islands, that form part of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated in the Vembanad Lake, locally known as The Kochi Lake and has a population of over 10,000. Vallarpadam is one of the two islands, the other being Willingdon Island, around which the Port of Kochi is situated. The International Container Transshipment Terminal of the port is situated entirely in Vallarpadam island. Vypin island lies on its west side and Mulavukad island lies to its east.
Vallarpadam | |
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Island | |
Vallarpadam Location in Kerala, India Vallarpadam Vallarpadam (India) Vallarpadam Vallarpadam (Kochi) | |
| Coordinates: 9.990°N 76.255°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Muluvakad Panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-7 |
| City | Kochi |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
| Civic agency | Muluvakad Panchayat |
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