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Salem

City in Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Salem is a city in India.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

India

State

Tamil Nadu

Population

693,236

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Coordinates

11.65°, 78.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

442

Local Cost

191

Local Income

260

Cashless

English

Temperature

27.0°C

Summer Avg

27.9°C

Winter Avg

24.2°C

Record High

43.7°C

Record Low

12.2°C

Humidity

67%

Precipitation

803 mm

City Vibrancy

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Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

SXV

Distance

16 km

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