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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Chennai, a significant locality within India, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Chennai, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 13.08784 and longitude 80.27847, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 14 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 4,328,063 people, Chennai holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 25. It is further organized within the 603 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Cenaj, Cenajo, Cenajus, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Chennai are synchronized to the Asia/Kolkata timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Cenaj
Cenajo
Cenajus
Cenay
Cennai
Cennaj
Chehnai
Chenaj
Chennai
Chennai - cennai
Chennai - சென்னை
Chennaj
Csennai
MAA
Maderaspatanum
Madras
Madrás
Tamizhagam
Tamulinadu
Tsennai
cen ni
cena'i
cenna'i
cennai
chen'nai
chenai
chennai
chnay
chnayy
chynay
chynayy
jin nai
qing nai
tshynay
znʼy
Çenay
Çennai
Ćennaj
Ĉenajo
Čenaj
Čenajus
Čennai
Čennaí
Τσεννάι
Ченай
Ченај
Ченнаи
Ченнай
Ченнаї
Чэнаі
Չեննայ
צנאי
تشيناي
چنائی
چنای
چينای
چینائی
चेन्नई
चेन्नै
চেন্নাই
ਚੇਨਈ
ચેન્નઈ
ଚେନ୍ନାଇ
சென்னை
చెన్నై
ಚೆನ್ನೈ
ചെന്നൈ
චෙන්නායි
เจนไน
ချန်နိုင်းမြို့
ჩენაი
チェンナイ
清奈
金奈
첸나이