Coimbatore is known for its industrial hub, educational institutions, health care facilities, pleasant weather, friendly culture and hospitality (Coimbatore is called City of Hospitality). There is a significant minority of people of North and West Indian origin in Coimbatore, giving it a cosmopolitan outlook.People here are highly enterprising and Industrious,which is one of the reasons cited for its phenenomal Industrial growth.

Location	11.01oN 76.96oE
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Coimbatore
Altitude	411.2 meters
Area	105.5km2
Population (2004)	14,46,000*
Density	105.60/km2
Postal Code	641001
Telephone Code	+91-(0)422
Vechile Code	TN 37, TN 38
Time Zone	IST (UTC+5:30)