Mappa topografica Periyakulam

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Periyakulam

Periyakulam is a city situated on the palm fringed banks of the Varaganathi, a perennial river with the great wall of the Kodaikanal hills. Periyakulam (PKM) is located at 10°04′N 77°20′E / 10.07°N 77.33°E / 10.07; 77.33. It has an average elevation of 282 metres (925 feet). It is located at the foothills of the Western Ghats bordering the neighbouring state of Kerala. It is one of the most fertile places in the state of Tamil Nadu. Agriculture is the primary occupation for the population here. It is also known as the "Mango City", as a major supply of mangoes from this city goes into Tamil Nadu's mango output. It stands on the bank of the 'Varaha' (in Hindu mythology, Lord Maha Vishnu's Boar incarnation) river. It is a fertile area that has an annual supply of surplus rainfall. Periyakulam riverine wetland is situated in Udayar pallam, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The average rainfall of that area is 145 cm. The water of the wetland is mainly used for drinking and irrigation purposes. The villages that are included are Keelavadakarai, Kailasapatti, T. Kallipatti, Thamarai kulam, Vadugapatti, Melmangalam and Jeyamangalam villages that also stand on the banks of the Varaha River. The original town was near New ground but later shifted due to plague scare.

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A proposito di questa mappa

Nome: Mappa topografica Periyakulam, altitudine, rilievo.

Luogo: Periyakulam, Theni, Tamil Nadu, 626500, India (10.07987 77.50671 10.15987 77.58671)

Altitudine media: 299 m

Altitudine minima: 266 m

Altitudine massima: 620 m