Chennai district, Administrative district in Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai district covers 426 square kilometers of coastal territory, containing both urban developments and natural features like the Cooum and Adyar rivers.
The district emerged from the British East India Company's acquisition of Madrasapattinam in the 17th century, leading to the establishment of Fort St. George.
Chennai district maintains strong traditions in classical Carnatic music, traditional dance performances, and South Indian vegetarian cuisine served on banana leaves.
The district contains extensive transportation networks, including an international airport, major railways, and multiple highways connecting to other regions of India.
Chennai district stands as India's oldest municipal corporation, established in 1688, and functions as the smallest yet most densely populated district in Tamil Nadu.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Capital city: Chennai
Shares border with: Tiruvallur district, Chengalpattu district, Kanchipuram district
Website: http://chennai.tn.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 13.08389,80.27000
Latest update: May 29, 2025 05:46
Marina Beach
3.6 km
Chennai Central railway station
535 m
Fort St. George
1.9 km
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
5.6 km
San Thome Basilica
5.7 km
Chennai Suburban Railway
455 m
Guindy National Park
10 km
Government Museum, Chennai
2 km
Parthasarathy Temple
3.4 km
TIDEL Park, Chennai
10.7 km
VGP Universal Kingdom
19 km
Birla Planetarium
8.5 km
Spencer Plaza
2.7 km
Nithyakalyana Perumal temple
3.8 km
Ripon Building
299 m
ISKCON Temple Chennai
20 km
Ramanujan IT City
10.7 km
Marundeeswarar Temple
11 km
Anna Centenary Library
8.1 km
DLF Cybercity Chennai
12.1 km
Valluvar Kottam
4.5 km
Semmozhi Poonga
4.1 km
Kathipara Junction
11.2 km
Connemara Public Library
2.1 km
Kalikambal Temple
2.4 km
Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur
8 km
World Trade Center Chennai
13.9 km
LIC Building
2.2 kmReviews
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