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Sasthamkotta Lake 🌊

Ramsar Site — Kerala | Designated 19 August 2002

State

Kerala

Location of the Ramsar site

Area

3.7km²

Designated wetland area

Designated

2002

19 August 2002

Region

South

Biogeographic region

About Sasthamkotta Lake

The largest freshwater lake in Kerala, situated in Kollam district. Known for its pristine waters and abundant biodiversity. The Kallada River once had a unique replenishing system.

South RegionKeralaRamsar Site

Location

Sasthamkotta Lake — Kerala (South Region)

More Wetlands in Kerala

Ashtamudi Wetland

Designated: 2002 · 61 km²

★ Second largest estuary in Kerala

Vembanad-Kol Wetland

Designated: 2002 · 1513 km²

★ Largest lake in Kerala, iconic backwaters

Nearby Protected Areas

Other Ramsar sites in the South region:

Kolleru Lake

Andhra Pradesh

Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary

Tamil Nadu

Karikili Bird Sanctuary

Tamil Nadu

Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest

Tamil Nadu

Related Links

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Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.