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Chennai is located on the south–eastern coast of India in the north–eastern part of Tamil Nadu. Chennai lies between 13°04′57.7″ North latitudes and 80°16′14.5° East longitudes. The city covers an area of about 1,189 km2 with a population of 12395000 people.

Chennai is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is located on the south–eastern coast of India in the north–eastern part of Tamil Nadu, It is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Chennai lies between latitudes 13.0878385 and longitudes 80.2784729. The city's total area is 426 sq. km (164.5 sq mi). Its Distance from Pune to Delhi is 2,184 kilometres (1,357 mi), to Mumbai 1,337 kilometres (831 mi), and to Bangalore 345 kilometres (214 mi) by road. Chennai is the 6th most populous city in India, with an estimated population of 7,088,000 as of 2020.
| Info | Datails |
|---|---|
| City Name | Chennai |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Coordinates | 13°04′57.7″N 80°16′14.5″E |
| Area | 1,189 km2 |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Population | 12,395,000 |
| Time Zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Language | Tamil |
| Pincode(s) | 600001 |
| STD Code | 44 |
| Nearest Airport | Chennai International Airport |
| National Highway | Highway NH4,45 |
The top attractions to visit in Chennai are: Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy,Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Marina Beach, Shree Sai Baba Temple,Chennai Rail Museum, Annai Velankanni Shrine, Mylapore, Guindy National Park,