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Alandur

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Alandur is a lively suburb in southern Chennai, blending traditional Tamil culture with modern conveniences. As a transport hub and residential hotspot, it is favored for its temples, accessibility, and peaceful atmosphere compared to central Chennai.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

India

State

Tamil Nadu

Population

164,430

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Coordinates

13.00°, 80.21°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$577

Local Cost

$252

Local Income

$220

Cashless

English

Temperature

27.9°C

Summer Avg

29.8°C

Winter Avg

24.7°C

Record High

42.7°C

Record Low

17.2°C

Humidity

72%

Precipitation

1253 mm

Internet Speed

132 Mbps

Upload

108 Mbps

Latency

4 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

MAA

Distance

4 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

29 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

CMWSSB Division 201 Ward 159 Ward 159 sits in Ho Chi Minh City's District 7, mainly featuring modern apartments and gated complexes. The area sees lots of families and expats due to its private schools and large shopping centers.Zone 12 Alandur Zone 12 Alandur is a mix of residential and commercial areas with Chennai airport nearby. Many small shops and mid-range housing projects line the streets.

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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 105 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 29 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 63/100.