Kavaratti
| Native name: കവരത്തി | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Arabian Sea |
| Coordinates | 10°34′N 72°38′E / 10.57°N 72.64°ECoordinates: 10°34′N 72°38′E / 10.57°N 72.64°E |
| Archipelago | Lakshadweep |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
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| Area | 3.93 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
| Length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Width | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Union territory of Lakshadweep |
| District | Lakshadweep |
| Island group | Laccadive Islands |
| Tehsils of India | Kavaratti |
| Subdivisions of India | Kavaratti |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Malayali |
| Population | 11473 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 2,920 /km2 (7,560 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Malayali, Mahls |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| PIN | 682555 |
| Telephone code | 04896 |
| Official website | lakshadweep |
| ISO Code | IN-LD-05 |
| Literacy | 88.6% |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 25 °C (77 °F) |
| Sex ratio | 1.227 ♂/♀ |
| unit_pref | Metric |
Kavaratti (Malayalam: കവരത്തി) is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India. Kavaratti is a census town as well as the name of the atoll upon which the town stands. It is well known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm lagoons, which makes it a popular tourist destination. It has a distance of 2,056 km (1,278 mi) south of the city of Delhi.
Kavaratti has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission.
The island of Kavaratti lies 360 km (190 nmi) off the coast of the state of Kerala at 10°34′N 72°38′E / 10.57°N 72.64°E. It has an average elevation of 0 metres (0 feet).
The closest island is uninhabited Pitti islet, located 24 km (13 nmi) north of Kavaratti. The inhabited island of Agatti lies 54 km to the NW and Suheli Par 53 km to the SW.
Kochi is the closest major city on the Indian mainland at a distance of 404 km (218 nmi). It has a lagoon area of 8.96 km2 (3.46 sq mi).
Kavaratti has a tropical monsoon climate. March to May is the hottest period of the year. The year-round temperature ranges between 25-35 °C. Humidity range is 70-76%.
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