City Profile

Coimbatore, popularly known as Manchester of South India, is situated in the western part of the state of Tamil Nadu. Covering an extent of 105.6 sq.km., Coimbatore City is the district head quarter. Coimbatore is well known for its textile industries and has excellent potential for industrial growth. Because of its proximity to the hills of the Western Ghats, Coimbatore enjoys an excellent climate throughout the year.

Coimbatore City was constituted as a Municipality in November 1866 with a population of 24,000 covering an extent of 10.88 sq.km. Coimbatore City’s status has since been elevated as a municipal corporation from 1.5.1981. The present population of the city is approximately 13 lakhs including a floating population of around 1.5 lakh. The area of the corporation is 105.6 sq.km. The city is located at 432.00 m above the Mean Sea Level(M.S.L). As it is exposed to the Palghat gap of the Western ghats, it enjoys a salubrious climate. The major reasons for high industrial growth and prosperity of the city are due to the availability of copious water supply and power. It has attracted the rural people of the district including the neighbouring districts for excellent employment opportunities.