Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Gateway to South India
71/100
GoodRs 9k+1BHK Rent
AQI 121Unhealthy (Sensitive)
Use normal cautionSafety
Family-readySettlement fit
City At a Glance
Population
46.8 L
Census estimate
Area
426 km²
Elevation
6m
above sea level
Avg Temp
29°C
annual average
Cost Index
Medium
City Type
Metro
State
Tamil Nadu
Coordinates
13.08°N
80.27°E
Livability Scores
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Education84
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Healthcare84
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Safety66
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Cost of Living77
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AQI62
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Transport84
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Lifestyle80
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Economy83
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Weather64
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National average
Best For
MetroCoastalCultural
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Air Quality Index
121
Moderate
Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor time
Good0–50
Satisfactory51–100
Moderate101–200
Poor201–300
Very Poor301–400
Severe401–500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall
Avg Temp
29°C
Hottest
31°C
Coolest
27°C
Annual Rain
1400mm
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Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall
Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted
City Essentials
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Top Hospitals
Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital
Government Hospital
Government General Hospital Chennai
Government Hospital
Apollo Hospitals
Private Hospital
Cultural Climate
Tamil is preferred in daily life. Hindi less understood than other metros. English works in professional settings.
Migrant Openness
ModerateLanguage Barrier
ModeratePSU Presence
Strong presenceCity Character
Strong Tamil cultural identity; significant migrant community in IT corridors.
Neighbourhoods
5 localities mapped in Chennai
Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.
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