Draft:Kottakkayal Lake
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| Kottakkayal | |
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  Kottakkayal Location in Kollam city  Kottakkayal Kottakkayal (Kerala) | |
| Location | Kannanallur in Kollam, India |
| Coordinates | 8°52′41.6″N 76°41′33.1″E / 8.878222°N 76.692528°E |
| Type | Stream |
| Basin countries | India |
| Islands | none |
| Settlements | Kollam |
Kottakkayal is a lake situated near Kannanallur in Kollam district, in the Indian state of Kerala. It is connected to Paravur Lake via the Ithikkara River. Similar to Ashtamudi Lake, Kottakkayal features a shape characterized by multiple mudis (branches or extensions).The Kollam-Ayoor road passes through the narrowest part of Kottakkayal Lake.
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