History

The city of Coimbatore is one of the largest cities in Tamil Nadu and is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal. Coimbatore is the city is the Headquarters of the District and the third largest city in Tamil Nadu. As it is exposed to the Palghat gap of Western Ghats it enjoys a salubrious climate.  The history of Coimbatore  dates back to earlier than 2nd century AD, when it was called Kongunad, a small tribal village. In the following centuries it was brought under Chola control. The name was later changed by the British to Coimbatore. In Tamil, it is also known as Kovai. Total Area is 23.5 sq. kms and the Population was around 7, 04,514  during 1991 census The city is famous for being an entrepreneurship hub, particularly in the textile sector. There are more than 30000 industrial units in Coimbatore of varying proportions producing textiles and engineering goods. The city is popularly known as Manchester of South India.

The rich black alluvial soil of the region is suitable for growing cotton, and this has led to the success of the textile industry in Coimbatore. The city is a perfect destination for spending a vacation because of its wonderful picturesque places. The city has also a large number of clubs to chill out. The city is well connected by air, roads and train services. Three National Highways pass through the city connecting it with other parts of India. Peelamedu Airport is the nearest airport which is connected with other states in India by regular domestic carriers. Besides this, the railway junction at Coimbatore serves as the major rail head of the city.

This has attracted a large number of textile mills to this region. Coimbatore is also known for the manufacture of motor pumpsets and varied engineering goods. The city is also known for its handloom products. There are a number of technical institutions as well.

Climate

Coimbatore enjoys a relatively moderate climate year round.

Summer 39.4º c 23.3º c 

Winter 32.8º c 20.7º c 

Rainfall 92.2 mm average

Culture and Language

Coimbatore, the fastest growing city of India, comprises of a dynamic blend of people, belonging to various religions, castes and communities. People from various places across the country come to work in Coimbatore. This has led to Coimbatore becoming more like the melting pot of various cultures.

List of the major languages spoken in Coimbatore are as follows:

The most common language in Coimbatore is Tamil. It is the official language of the state of Tamilnadu.
A significant number of people in Coimbatore speak English. Infact, almost all the younger generation of the city speaks English.
The official language of Andhra Pradesh, Telugu is widely spoken in Coimbatore as well.
Hindi is spoken by a sizeable population in the city. And also Malayalam is spoken by a sizeable population in the city.
 

Voltage

The electricity situation in coimbatore is quite good, within the minimum power outages taking place. The voltage centers around 240 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second.