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Chingleput
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Chingleput, officially known as Chengalpattu, is a lively town southwest of Chennai, blending tradition with emerging modernity. It's famed for its historic temples, busy markets, and proximity to the IT corridor, making it a hub for both locals and business travelers. The city offers a slice of authentic Tamil Nadu life in a moderately paced urban setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.69°, 79.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$375
Local Cost
$170
Local Income
$180
Cashless
50
English
45
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
25.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
18.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1241 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
MAA
Distance
39 km
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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 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 50/100.
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