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Chennai, Tamil Nadu

India

Regional capital13.0878° N, 80.2785° E

Chennai is a city located in India, within the province of Tamil Nadu. It has a population of 4,681,087, making it one of the largest cities in the country.

Population4,681,087
ProvinceTamil Nadu
Coordinates13.0878° N, 80.2785° E
CountryIndia
Rank in India#6 of 557,951

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Nearest Airports

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Chennai International Airport

MAAInternational

16.1 km away

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Tambaram Air Force Station

VOTXLocal

26.3 km away

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INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station

VOARLocal

63.6 km away

About Chennai

Chennai is situated at coordinates 13.08784° latitude and 80.27847° longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 14 meters and operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Nearby cities include Ambattur, Avadi, Tiruvottiyūr, Pallāvaram, and Tambaram.

Chennai ranks as the 6th most populous city out of 7,021 cities in India. The total urban population of the country is approximately 392,990,526, highlighting the city's significant size in comparison to other major urban areas.

Weather in Chennai

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31°CThunderstorm
Feels like: 36°CHumidity: 68%Wind: 9 km/h
7-day forecast
Today⛈️40°30°
Wed⛈️39°29°
Thu⛈️38°30°
Fri⛈️40°28°
Sat⛈️38°29°
Sun⛈️39°28°
Mon⛈️37°27°

Cities in Tamil Nadu

Located in Tamil Nadu, Chennai ranks #1 among 1,061 cities in the province. The region is served by 465 hospitals, 378 schools, 3 universities, 238 parks, 248 banks, 154 pharmacies, 180 hotels, and 415 restaurants, along with 52 bus stations and 67 train stations.

Coimbatore2,136,916Kallakurichi1,682,687Madurai1,465,625Tirunelveli1,435,844Teni1,034,724Tiruchirappalli1,022,518Tiruppur963,173Salem917,414Erode521,891Vellore484,690

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Chennai.

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SowcarpetNeighborhood
0.2 km
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George TownDistrict capital
0.6 km
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Park TownNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Mattews Railway ColonyVillage
0.9 km
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Seven Wells SouthNeighborhood
1 km
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MannadyNeighborhood
1.2 km
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VeperyCity
1.2 km
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ChoolaiNeighborhood
1.3 km
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PeddanaikenpetNeighborhood
1.3 km
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ThattankulamNeighborhood
1.4 km
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MuthialpetNeighborhood
1.5 km
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PeriametNeighborhood
1.5 km
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ChintadripetNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Seven Wells NorthNeighborhood
1.8 km
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DovetonNeighborhood
1.9 km
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PuliantopeNeighborhood
2.2 km
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Minakshi AmmanpetNeighborhood
2.4 km
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PudupetNeighborhood
2.4 km
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Doctor Vijayaraghavulu NagarNeighborhood
2.5 km
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Nehru NagarNeighborhood
2.6 km

Universities in Chennai

Chennai is home to 5 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Anna University1978——
Loganatha Narayanasamy Government Arts College1965——
Tamil Nadu Open University2002——
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University1903——
Tamil Virtual Academy2001——
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Explore India

Users can explore additional content related to Chennai, including comparisons with other cities in India, country rankings, and a comprehensive list of cities.

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Largest cities in India

#1 Mumbai12,691,836#2 Delhi11,034,555#3 Bengaluru8,495,492#4 Hyderabad6,993,262#5 Ahmedabad6,357,693
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chennai?

The population of Chennai is 4,681,087.

In which province/state is Chennai located?

Chennai is located in the province of Tamil Nadu.

What are the coordinates of Chennai?

The coordinates of Chennai are 13.08784° latitude and 80.27847° longitude.

What is the elevation of Chennai?

The elevation of Chennai is 14 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Chennai?

The nearest airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA).

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