Chennai Facts

Chennai Facts
Chennai, formerly known as Madras is the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest cities of India and has an astounding area of 70 sq km. The city lies on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and is often termed as the 'Gateway to the South India'. Chennai was founded by the British and later developed into an urban center and naval base. Today, it has become the administrative headquarter of the state. The city houses a number of automobile industries and is the second largest exporter of Information technology (IT). Apart from this, Madras is a cultural hub of the state and is known world wide for its rich heritage. Given below are some interesting facts and figures about the city.

Population: 6.4 Million
State: Tamil Nadu
Area: 174 sq. km
Latitudinal parallels: 13 deg North
Longitudinal meridians: 80 deg East
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.
Altitude: 60 m above sea level
Languages Spoken: Tamil, English, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam are widely spoken and understood.
Educational Institutes: Dr.Ambedkar Law University, SRMC Chennai, IIT Madras, LIBA Chennai etc
Main Attractions: Marina Beach, Snake Park, St. George Fort, Kapaleeshwar Temple, Santhome Cathedral, National Art Gallery, etc