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Chennai

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Chennai is a city in India.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

India

State

Tamil Nadu

Population

6,599,000

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Coordinates

13.09°, 80.28°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

613

Local Cost

320

Local Income

330

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

96 Mbps

Upload

78 Mbps

Latency

4 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

MAA

Distance

16 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

418 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

AB Block AB Block is a residential pocket mostly made up of apartment complexes. Shops and basic services cluster near the main road.AC Block AC Block is a primarily residential section of Salt Lake with a mix of apartment complexes and local services. Streets are orderly and traffic is moderate most days.CMWSSB Division 1 CMWSSB Division 1 is a water supply administration area located in central Chennai. It primarily covers service offices and nearby residential blocks.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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