出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/14 08:35 UTC 版)
Pollachi (Tamil: பொள்ளாச்சி) is a town and a municipality in the Coimbatore district of the Tamil Nadu state of India. This is located 40 km south of Coimbatore. This is the second largest city in the District after Corporation of Coimbatore. Owing to the proximity to the Western Ghats, Pollachi has a pleasant climate throughout the year. Pollachi is very popular for its markets, especially for jaggery, fresh vegetables and cattle. The Jaggery Market in Pollachi is Asia's largest of its kind. The Central part of Kerala totally dependes upon the vegetables from Pollachi. Cattle Market of Pollachi is the biggest of its kind in Southern India. The old iron market, a part of the 'Gandhi market' is a house for the old auto parts taken from the demolished vehicles, attracts business for that segment throughout the country.