Auroville
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Auroville is an international township near Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu, India, founded as an experiment in human unity and sustainable living. Known for its serene ambience, community-driven ethos, and lush green landscapes, Auroville attracts travelers seeking peace, volunteer opportunities, and cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
3,288
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.01°, 79.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$438
Local Cost
$258
Local Income
$200
Cashless
40
English
65
Temperature
28.1°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
20.2°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
PNY
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.