Pollachi is the second largest city of the district after Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Pollachi is a popular market for livestock. Pollachi is one of the largest markets in Asia. Pollachi is the largest cattle market in South India. The economy of the city is mainly dependent on agriculture. Coconut, coriander, vegetables and livestock are the mainstays of agricultural production. It is also a popular film shooting location in the Tamil film industry. Pollachi is located 38 km south of Coimbatore and 64 km south of Tirupur.