Matool
Matool | |
|---|---|
village | |
Mattool Beach | |
Interactive map of Matool | |
| Coordinates: 11°57′29″N 75°17′39″E / 11.957955°N 75.294159°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.84 km2 (4.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 27,806 |
| • Density | 2,166/km2 (5,609/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 670302(South), 670325(North) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
| Vehicle registration | KL-13 |
| Website | https://mattool.in |
Matool (also Mattul) is a village in Kannur Municipal Corporation of Kerala, India. It is located 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of Kannur city. The Valapattanam River and Kuppam River meet the Arabian Sea at Mattool. Mattool can be accessed from Kannur via Azheekal, using the Mattool–Azheekal ferry, or through the Madakkara–Mattool Bridge from Irinavu Road.
Matool is considered a boating destination with boat services to various coastal areas of Kannur district.