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Chengam
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Chengam is a small town in Tamil Nadu set amidst scenic hills and rural landscapes. The city is known for its lively local markets, traditional temples, and authentic South Indian hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
26,980
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.31°, 78.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$218
Local Cost
$115
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
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
63 Mbps
Upload
80 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Neighborhoods
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 55/100.
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