Facts and Figures in Chennai (Madras)
State: Tamil Nadu
Population: 6.4 Million
Males: 21, 61,605
Females: 20, 54,663
Population density: 24,231 (per sq. km.)
Sex Ratio: 951 females per 1000 males
Literacy Rate: 80%
Area: 178.20 sq. km
Latitudinal parallels: 13 deg North
Longitudinal meridians: 80 deg East
Altitude: 60 m above sea level
Temperature
summer: 37ºC (Max) 21.10ºC (Min)
Winter: 32ºC (Max) 19.81ºC (Min)
Rainfall: 1,272 mm
Monsoon: Chennai monsoon period is from October to mid-December.
Season: Tropical throughout the year.
Languages Spoken: Tamil, English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu,
Educational Institutes: IIT Madras, LIBA Chennai, Dr.Ambedkar Law University, SRMC Chennai
Main Attractions: St. George Fort, Kapaleeshwar Temple, Marina Beach, Snake Park, Santhome Cathedral, National Art Gallery
Postal Code: 600001
STD Code: 044
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