Erode
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Erode, located in Tamil Nadu, is a prominent textile and turmeric trading hub often called the 'Turmeric City'. The city offers a unique cultural blend of traditional Tamil hospitality, busy markets, and serene temples.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
151,184
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.34°, 77.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
64
Monthly Cost
$387
Local Cost
$233
Local Income
$260
Cashless
52
English
38
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
12.2°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
727 mm
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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 62/100.