Living in Kannur
Kannur is a large place in Kerala, India, home to 62,836 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 6%, #187 of 3,335), movers on a budget (top 8%, #273 of 3,608), expat professionals (top 14%, #487 of 3,608).
Residents62,836
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport21 km (Kannur International)
Nearest city of 100k+56 km
Within 30 km1,334,700 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1.7 km
Distance to New Delhi1,870 km
Within 10 km326,383 people
Winter daylight11 h 26 min, sunset 13:40
See Kannur on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kannur
- It is right on the coast of the Laccadive Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 26 min and sets around 13:40; in late June it sets around 15:25.
How Kannur ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Kerala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #2,889 of 3,335 | #283 of 350 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #1,221 of 3,608 | #255 of 351 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #2,851 of 3,335 | #298 of 350 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #2,993 of 3,335 | #306 of 350 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #187 of 3,335 | #114 of 350 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #647 of 3,335 | #166 of 350 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,410 of 3,608 | #134 of 351 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 75 | #619 of 3,608 | #168 of 351 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #2,340 of 3,335 | #303 of 350 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #273 of 3,608 | #100 of 351 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 66 | #487 of 3,608 | #112 of 351 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #497 of 3,335 | #91 of 350 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #2,971 of 3,608 | #220 of 351 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #1,886 of 3,608 | #305 of 351 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #868 of 3,608 | #176 of 351 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #2,790 of 3,608 | #165 of 351 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #228 of 3,608 | #19 of 351 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #662 of 3,608 | #147 of 351 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,889 of 3,608 | #124 of 351 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #227 of 884 | #94 of 330 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #1,143 of 3,608 | #258 of 351 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pallikunnu 2 km
- Chirakkal 5 km
- Puzhathi 5 km
- Azhikkōd 6 km
- Elayavur 6 km
- Varam 7 km
- Thottada 8 km
- Chālakilakākara 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.