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Tharangambadi
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Tharangambadi, formerly known as Tranquebar, is a unique coastal town blending Danish colonial heritage with traditional Tamil culture. Known for its peaceful atmosphere, well-preserved fort, and scenic bay views, it offers a refreshing offbeat destination for history lovers and explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
23,191
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.03°, 79.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$347
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$140
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
21.4°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1051 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
59 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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