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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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