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
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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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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 126 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.