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Madurai
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Madurai, known as the 'Temple City', is famous for its cultural traditions, busy markets, and the majestic Meenakshi Amman Temple. The city combines ancient tradition with dynamic urban life, making it a fascinating destination for pilgrims and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
1,561,129
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.89°, 78.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$405
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$220
Cashless
60
English
40
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
24.5°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
13.6°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
959 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXM
Distance
9 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 72/100.
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