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Vandalur
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Vandalur is a suburban hub in the southwestern part of Chennai, best known as the gateway to the iconic Arignar Anna Zoological Park, one of Asia's largest zoos. The city blends local Tamil culture with modern conveniences, drawing families, students, and nature enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
16,852
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.89°, 80.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$362
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$150
Cashless
40
English
40
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
169 Mbps
Upload
183 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAA
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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