Mahe
City in Kerala, India
Overview
Mahe, a picturesque enclave on India's southwestern coast, blends French colonial heritage with lively Kerala culture. Known for its palm-lined riverbanks, tranquil beaches, and historic sites, this small city offers a unique coastal experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Kerala
Population
36,828
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.70°, 75.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$413
Local Cost
$248
Local Income
$220
Cashless
50
English
55
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
18.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2604 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
8
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CNN
Distance
24 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.