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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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 4 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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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