# Nagercoil > city in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India **Wikidata**: [Q847606](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q847606) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagercoil) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nagercoil ## Summary Nagercoil is a city located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India. It serves as the administrative capital of the Kanniyakumari district. The city is situated at an elevation of 40 meters above sea level and covers an area of approximately 24.247 square kilometers. ## Key Facts * **Classification:** Nagercoil is classified as a city and acts as the capital of the Kanniyakumari district. * **Location:** It is located in Tamil Nadu, India, with coordinates 8.1875° latitude and 77.429444° longitude. * **Historical Jurisdiction:** The city was historically located in Kerala until November 1, 1956, after which it became part of Tamil Nadu. * **Area:** The city spans an area of 24.247 square kilometers. * **Elevation:** It sits at an elevation of 40 meters above sea level. * **Time Zone:** The city observes the time zone UTC+05:30. * **Postal Code:** The primary postal code for the region is 629001. * **UN/LOCODE:** Its United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations is INNGC. * **Census Code:** The Indian census area code (2011) for the city is 803927. * **Dialing Code:** The local dialing code is +914652******. ## FAQs **What is the geographical location of Nagercoil?** Nagercoil is situated in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 8.1875° N and 77.429444° E. The city is positioned 40 meters above sea level. **What is the administrative history of Nagercoil?** The city serves as the capital of the Kanniyakumari district. Historically, it was part of the state of Kerala until November 1, 1956, when it was reallocated to the state of Tamil Nadu. **What identifiers are associated with Nagercoil?** Nagercoil is identified by several codes including the Indian census area code 803927, the UN/LOCODE INNGC, and the postal code 629001. It also has a dedicated Geonames ID (1262204) and Who's On First ID (102029281). **What visual resources are available for Nagercoil?** An image of the Nagaraja Temple is associated with the city's media profile. Additionally, there is a dedicated Commons category titled "Nagercoil" for related media files. ## Why It Matters Nagercoil holds administrative importance as the capital of the Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu. Its significance is rooted in its geopolitical history, particularly its transfer from the state of Kerala to Tamil Nadu on November 1, 1956. This transition marked a distinct shift in its regional alignment within India. The city functions as a central hub for the district, supported by a specific municipal website and distinct telecommunication infrastructure. ## Notable For * **Administrative Status:** Serves as the capital city of the Kanniyakumari district. * **State Reorganization:** Notable for its historical transition from Kerala to Tamil Nadu in 1956. * **Cultural Heritage:** Associated with the Nagaraja Temple, which serves as a key visual identifier for the city. * **Global Identifiers:** Maintains a presence in international databases with a UN/LOCODE (INNGC) and multiple academic and library authority IDs. ## Body ### Geography and Demographics Nagercoil is geographically positioned at a latitude of 8.1875 and a longitude of 77.42944444444444. The city covers a total land area of 24.247 square kilometres. It is situated at a modest elevation of 40 metres above sea level. The standard time zone observed in the region is UTC+05:30. ### Administration and Governance The city is the administrative seat (capital) of the Kanniyakumari district. For administrative purposes, it is assigned the Indian census area code 803927 as of the 2011 census. The official website for the municipality is `http://www.kanyakumari.tn.nic.in/municip.html`. The local telecommunication dialing code is `+914652******`. ### Historical Context A significant historical aspect of Nagercoil is its jurisdictional location. While currently located in Tamil Nadu (preferred value), records indicate it was previously located in Kerala. The transition of the city to Tamil Nadu officially began on November 1, 1956. ### Digital and Academic Identity Nagercoil is cataloged in numerous international and digital repositories: * **Library & Authority IDs:** Library of Congress Authority ID (`n89144451`), GND ID (`4583249-3`), VIAF ID (`146701932`), and National Library of Israel J9U ID (`987007562599705171`). * **Database IDs:** The city holds a GeoNames ID of `1262204`, a Freebase ID (`/m/02hzdy`), and a WOEID (Where On Earth ID) of `2295376`. * **Encyclopedic References:** It has an Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID (`place/Nagercoil`). * **Open Data:** The city is listed in OpenStreetMap with node ID `245580128` and has a Yale Lux ID `place/a50dc180-ed5e-4c05-b02a-446a432bee49`. ### Language and Media The entity has a high sitelink count (46 Wikipedia languages), including but not limited to English, Tamil, Hindi, German, French, and Japanese. It is categorized under "Category:Nagercoil" on Wikimedia Commons. It is also referenced in the Curlie directory under `Regional/Asia/India/Tamil_Nadu/Localities/Nagercoil/`. ## References 1. Virtual International Authority File 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0 4. GeoNames 5. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/in.htm)