🇮🇳 Idappadi, India

Idappadi is a town in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a population of approximately 30,000 people. While it is not known for its maritime industry, the city is located about 70 kilometers from the port city of Coimbatore, which is a major center for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies. Coimbatore has ports, shipyards, and factories producing ship parts, making it an important hub for the maritime industry in the region.