Velankanni
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Velankanni is a renowned pilgrimage town on the southeastern coast of India, famous for the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. The city offers a mix of spiritual sites, sandy beaches, and authentic Tamil cuisine, attracting visitors year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
11,108
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
10.68°, 79.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$368
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$110
Cashless
35
English
40
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
29.5°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
22.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1126 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 63/100.