Palavakkam
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Palavakkam is a lively coastal suburb of Chennai, blending traditional fishing village vibes with emerging modern amenities. With access to quiet beaches and convenient urban connections, it's ideal for travelers seeking authentic local culture away from central Chennai.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
26,766
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.95°, 80.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$380
Local Cost
$217
Local Income
$350
Cashless
60
English
60
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
29.8°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
17.2°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1253 mm
Internet Speed
117 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAA
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 192 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 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.