Alangayam

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Alangayam is a small town set in Tamil Nadu, India, known for its lush countryside and traditional lifestyle. Visitors are welcomed by friendly locals and a laid-back atmosphere, making it ideal for those looking to experience rural South India. While it's not a major tourist destination, the town is a gateway to nearby hills and natural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
18,327
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.62°, 78.75°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$275
Local Cost
$138
Local Income
$95
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
22.9°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
10.9°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
919 mm
Internet Speed
149 Mbps
Upload
190 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 41/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.