Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
788K
Population
215 km2
Area
78 Mbps
Internet
10m
Elevation
UTC+05:30
Timezone
TRV (3km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Thiruvananthapuram unfolds along Kerala's emerald coast, its padmasana-lined streets and backwater canals whispering tales of Ayurvedic heritage and tech innovation. Digital nomads find solace in the tropical warmth, co-working spaces amid colonial architecture, and easy flights from Trivandrum's international hub.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Kerala
Region
Central and Southern Asia
Population
788K
Timezone
UTC+05:30
Elevation
10 m
Airport
TRV
GPS
8.49, 76.95
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
587 restaurants mapped in Thiruvananthapuram
Tech
78 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Travel
TRV airport just 3 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,668 total POIs 31.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
587
Cafes
134
Bars
20
Fast Food
91
Shopping
Supermarkets
213
Convenience
203
Shopping Malls
30
Healthcare
Hospitals
277
Clinics
158
Pharmacies
69
Education
Schools
519
Universities
97
Libraries
170
Recreation
Parks
136
Playgrounds
55
Sports
140
Cinemas
27
Museums
17
Theatres
10
Transport
Bus Stops
974
Train Stations
7
Fuel Stations
116
Services
Banks
463
ATMs
193
Post Offices
88
Police
58
Fire Stations
6
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
78 Mbps
Download
76 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
17,707
Tests
5,519
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
27°
J
27°
F
27°
M
27°
A
26°
M
26°
J
26°
J
26°
A
26°
S
27°
O
27°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.6 C Range: 27.2 - 25.9 C Rain: 2,746 mm/year Sunshine: 3,340 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.4
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
56.5
Overall
AIRPORT
TRV
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
3 km from center
Very close — ~5 min ride
FUN FACTS
Thiruvananthapuram (Malayalam pronunciation: [t̪iɾuʋənən̪d̪ɐˈbuɾəm] tirr-ROO-və-nun-Tə-poor-əm), also known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of the Indian state of Kerala.
As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq.
km, making it the largest and most populous city in Kerala.
The larger Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area has over 1.7 million inhabitants within an area of 543 sq.
The city is home to India’s first deep-water trans-shipment port, the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Thiruvananthapuram known for?
Thiruvananthapuram unfolds along Kerala's emerald coast, its padmasana-lined streets and backwater canals whispering tales of Ayurvedic heritage and tech innovation. Digital nomads find solace in the tropical warmth, co-working spaces amid colonial architecture, and easy flights from Trivandrum's international hub.
How fast is the internet in Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has an average download speed of 78 Mbps and upload speed of 76 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram is served by TRV (Thiruvananthapuram International Airport), approximately 3 km from the city center.
What is the population of Thiruvananthapuram?
The population of Thiruvananthapuram is approximately 788K.
What infrastructure does Thiruvananthapuram have?
Thiruvananthapuram has 6,668 mapped points of interest, including 587 restaurants, 277 hospitals, 519 schools.
What country is Thiruvananthapuram in?
Thiruvananthapuram is located in Kerala.
