Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Kancheepuram
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Kancheepuram, the 'City of a Thousand Temples,' is celebrated for its magnificent dravidian architecture and as a global hub for handwoven silk saris. This sacred city offers a unique blend of spirituality, rich history, and traditional arts, making it a highlight for cultural travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.67°, 79.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$407
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$180
Cashless
45
English
30
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
50 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAA
Distance
41 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
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 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.