Thoothukudi district, Administrative district in coastal Tamil Nadu, India
Thoothukudi district extends across 4,621 square kilometers of southeastern Tamil Nadu, bordered by the Gulf of Mannar and neighboring districts of Virudhunagar and Tirunelveli.
The district emerged from the division of Tirunelveli district in 1986, yet its maritime heritage spans centuries with ancient ports like Korkai conducting pearl trade.
The district population of 1.7 million people maintains strong Tamil traditions, with 98.97 percent speaking Tamil and celebrating regional festivals throughout the year.
The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust serves as the economic center of the district, connecting the region through National Highways 45B and 7A to major cities.
This district produces 70 percent of Tamil Nadu's salt output and 30 percent of India's total salt production through its extensive coastal salt pans.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Capital city: Thoothukudi
Shares border with: Tirunelveli district, Tenkasi district, Virudhunagar district, Ramanathapuram district
Website: http://thoothukudi.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 8.80300,78.14450
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
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