Location	Southwestern tip of India.
Area	2206 sq. km
Best Time to Visit Kozhikode	September to February
Rainfall (Annual)	254 cm
Altitude	5m above sea level
Religions	Hindu, Christian, Muslim

The place was also referred to as Chullikkad meaning 'shrubby jungle' probably referring to the marshy nature of the land.

Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the third largest city in the southern state of Kerala

It holds an important position in the legend and history of Kerala. Kozhikode city is historically famous as the Portuguese led by Vasco da Gama first landed in India, at Kappad near Kozhikode in 1498 AD.

It is also called the Cock Fort.