Kovai, another name for coimbatore, is a significant city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

It is the second largest city in the state after Chennai and the sixteenth largest urban agglomeration in India.

It is situated on the banks of the Noyyal River and is encircled by the Western Ghats. In the Kongunadu region, it is the biggest city.

It serves as the administrative centre for the Coimbatore district and is run by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation.

One of India's tier-II cities with the highest population growth, it serves as a key centre for manufacturing, education, information technology, healthcare, textiles, and other industries in Tamil Nadu. Due to its cotton output and textile industries, it is frequently referred to as the "Manchester of South India."