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Where is Madurai located? Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Check Madurai city facts, area, population, places to visit in Bhilai, Bhilai pin code, std code, and information about highways and nearest airport.

Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurai lies between 9.925200° North latitudes and 78.119800° East longitudes. The city covers an area of about 147.97 km2 with a population of 1017865 people.
| Info | Datails |
|---|---|
| City Name | Madurai |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Madurai |
| Coordinates | 9.925200°N 78.119800°E |
| Area | 147.97 km2 |
| Elevation | 134 m |
| Population | 1,017,865 |
| Time Zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Language | Tamil, |
| Pincode(s) | 625001 |
| STD Code | 452 |
| Nearest Airport | Madurai Domestic Airport |
| National Highway | Highway NH-44,NH-38 |
| Website | maduraicorporation.co.in |
The top attractions to visit in Madurai are: Meenakshi Amman Temple,Shri Koodal Azhagar Temple,Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace,Arulmigu Kallalagar,Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple