Kothamangalam ([koːd̪ɐmɐŋgɐlɐm]) is a municipality[3] at the foot of the Western Ghats in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Kothamangalam had a total population of 38,837,[8] 19,029 being males and 19,808 females.

The panchayats in Kothamangalam Taluk are Nellikuzhi, Kottapady, Pindimana, Varapetty, Pallarimangalam, Pothanikkad, Paingottoor, Kavalangad, Keerampara, Vadattupara, Kuttampuzha, and Edamalakkudy.

Private and Government KSRTC buses available frequently from nearest city and neighbouring towns.

The travel distance and time is taken 33 Km and 1 hour to reach nearest airport Cochin International Airport Kothamangalam lies eastern side of Kochi Sub urban, Ernakulam district and is closer to Idukki district - Adimali.