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Kodaikanal
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Kodaikanal, known as the 'Princess of Hill Stations,' is a picturesque town set in the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu. The city's cool climate, lush forests, and famous lake make it a beloved getaway for nature lovers and honeymooners alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
36,501
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
10.24°, 77.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$607
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$180
Cashless
50
English
55
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
21.8°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
12.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1124 mm
Internet Speed
155 Mbps
Upload
154 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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