Koppa, India
Koppa | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Summer view of a tea estate near Koppa | |
| Coordinates: 13°32′N 75°22′E / 13.53°N 75.36°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikkamagaluru |
| Region | Malenadu |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Panchayath |
| Area | |
• Town | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 570 km2 (220 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 789 m (2,589 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Town | 4,993 |
| • Rural | 79,889 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577126 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-18 KA-66 |
| Website | http://www.koppatown.mrc.gov.in |
Koppa is a panchayat town in Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Koppa sub-district. The name "Koppa" is derived from the Kopada Veerabadra Swamy Temple, a historic site that attracts devotees from the Malnad region.