Salem district, Administrative district in Tamil Nadu, India
Salem district spreads across 5,245 square kilometers in southern India, bordered by Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Erode, and Kallakurichi districts with mountains surrounding the region.
The discovery of silver coins from Roman Emperor Nero in Koneripatti in 1987 indicates Salem district maintained trade connections with the Roman Empire over two thousand years ago.
The district encompasses multiple communities speaking Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Urdu, with Tamil serving as the primary language for 88 percent of the population.
The district maintains numerous educational institutions, including Periyar University and Vinayaka Mission University, along with specialized colleges focusing on various academic disciplines.
The Salem Steel Plant produces stainless steel while thousands of hectares in the district cultivate tapioca, making it a central hub for sago production in India.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Capital city: Salem
Shares border with: Dharmapuri district, Perambalur district, Tiruchirappalli district, Namakkal district, Erode district
Website: https://salem.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 11.66460,78.14600
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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