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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 2025-12-05.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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