Keelakarai

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Keelakarai is a small historic coastal town in Tamil Nadu, known for its Islamic heritage, centuries-old mosques, and lively fishing community. The town exudes traditional charm, blending cultural heritage with tranquil seaside life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.23°, 78.79°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$283
Local Cost
$167
Local Income
$100
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
28.1°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
22.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
946 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

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 61 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.