India
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.
Chennai International Airport
16.1 km away
Tambaram Air Force Station
26.3 km away
INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station
63.6 km away
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.
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.
There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Chennai.
Chennai is home to 5 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Chennai is 4,681,087.
Chennai is located in the province of Tamil Nadu.
The coordinates of Chennai are 13.08784° latitude and 80.27847° longitude.
The elevation of Chennai is 14 meters.
The nearest airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA).
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