Kotagiri
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Kotagiri is a serene hill station set in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu, known for its rolling tea estates, cool climate, and tranquil atmosphere. While smaller than nearby Ooty and Coonoor, Kotagiri charms visitors with its laid-back pace, colonial heritage, and scenic hiking trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
28,207
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.42°, 76.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$455
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$210
Cashless
35
English
35
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
22.0°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
11.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
947 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CJB
Distance
48 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 2025-12-05.
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 70/100.