Chennai, Capital city in Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai extends along the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, with Marina Beach forming a natural boundary along its eastern edge.
The British East India Company founded Chennai in 1639, establishing Fort St. George as their first colonial settlement on the Indian subcontinent.
The city maintains centers for classical music, traditional dance performances, and art galleries that display Tamil Nadu's artistic expressions and ceremonies.
The public transportation system includes metro lines, suburban trains, and bus networks that connect different sections of this metropolitan area.
Chennai ranks as the safest metropolitan area for women in India, scoring 78.4 points according to international safety standards and assessments.
Location: Chennai district
Inception: 1639
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 600... Chennai
Website: https://chennaicorporation.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 13.08369,80.27019
Latest update: November 26, 2025 10:50
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Chennai Central railway station
520 m
Fort St. George
1.9 km
Chennai Suburban Railway
431 m
Ripon Building
270 m
Kalikambal Temple
2.4 km
LIC Building
2.2 km
Rajaji Hall
1.7 km
Napier Bridge
2.3 km
Chepauk Palace
2.6 km
St. Mary's Church, Chennai
1.9 km
Chennai Tech Park
1.7 km
Victoria Public Hall
329 m
Southern Railway Headquarters
758 m
The Island, Chennai
1.3 km
General Post Office, Chennai
2.5 km
Armenian Church, Chennai
2 km
Chennakesava Perumal Temple, Chennai
30 m
Victory War Memorial
2 km
Equestrian statue of Thomas Munro
1.3 km
Senate House
2.5 km
Madras Gymkhana Club
1.5 km
Tamil Nadu Police Museum
1.3 km
Ezhilagam
2.6 km
Chennai Port Trust Centenary Building
2.1 km
Ekambareswarar Temple, Chennai
1 km
Anderson Church, Chennai
2 km
Wesley Church, Egmore
1.5 km
Periyar Bridge
1.4 kmReviews
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