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Where is Salem located? Salem, city, north-central Tamil Nadu state, southern India. Check Salem city facts, area, population, places to visit in Bhilai, Bhilai pin code, std code, and information about highways and nearest airport.

Salem, city, north-central Tamil Nadu state, southern India. Salem lies between 11.664° North latitudes and 78.146° East longitudes. The city covers an area of about 124 km2 with a population of 829267 people.
| Info | Datails |
|---|---|
| City Name | Salem |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Coordinates | 11.664°N 78.146°E |
| Area | 124 km2 |
| Elevation | 278 m |
| Population | 829,267 |
| Time Zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Language | Tamil |
| Pincode(s) | 636001 |
| STD Code | 427 |
| Nearest Airport | Salem Airport (IATA SXV, ICAO VOSM) |
| National Highway | Highway NH44,NH544,NH79 |
| Website | www.salemcorporation.gov.in |
The top attractions to visit in Salem are: Sri Kottai Mariamman Koil,Skandasramam Murugan Temple,Sri Ramanujar Manimandapam,