Kakinada Geographic Standards

Geography :

       Kakinada is located at16.93˚N 82.22˚E. The 82½ degrees east longitude, with respect to which IST(Indian Standard Time) is calculated, passes through Kakinada. It has an average elevation of 2 meters (6 ft) and many areas of the city are below sea level. The city has roughly a north-south orientation and is confined to a long narrow strip parallel to the sea coast. The average width of the city is around 6 km but its length is around 15 km. It can be divided into two broad regions. The city in the south called Jagannathapuram is separated from the rest of the city by Buckingham Canal. A couple of bridges connect these parts. This canal and its branches form Medaline Island, which abuts the city in the southwest.