Where is Chennai?
Chennai is a city in Tamil Nadu, India. Its population is about 4.7M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chennai located?
Chennai is a city in Tamil Nadu, India, located at 13.0878°N, 80.2785°E.
Which country is Chennai in?
Chennai is in India.
What is the population of Chennai?
The population of Chennai is approximately 4.7M inhabitants.
What region is Chennai in?
Chennai is located in the Tamil Nadu region of India.
How far is Chennai from New Delhi?
Chennai is approximately 1756 km from New Delhi, the capital of India.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What are the coordinates of Chennai?
The geographic coordinates of Chennai are 13.0878°N, 80.2785°E.
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