Trip 2 Chennai - General Informations

General Information

Chennai, formerly known as Madras is one of the most vibrant cities of the country. It is the fourth largest metropolitan cities of the country. Even while other cities of South India have risen into prominence due to rare feats in the IT and automobile industries, the popularity of Chennai has remained unaffected. A remarkable feature of this city is that it has managed to encompass technology along with keeping the spirit of Chennai intact. Glimpses of the rich cultural heritage of the city can be seen at every aspect of the cities’ activities.

Chennai has something to offer for all tastes. Literally speaking, the taste of Chennai lies in its vadas and Dosas which are internationally famous food items. But in a more figurative manner, the taste of Chennai lies in its beaches, the devotion to classical music and dance, the admirable monuments, the fanatic love for movies and so on. The glory of the city is that it has retained its charm amidst its envious development in the field of IT and the automobile industry. The city has championed the cause of education and has been the hub for education and learning for many years. The city is also a hub for religious activities and has a lot of well known churches and temples.

Area Elevation	174 km² (1,180 km²) 6 m
Coordinates	13.09° N 80.27° E
Population (2007) Density Agglomeration (2006)	7.06 Million 25,016/km² 6,957,669 (4th)
Mayor	M. Subramanian
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Altitude	0 ft. Sea Level
Climate	Summar: Max 37°C Min 21.10 °C Winter : Max 32°C Min 19.81°C
Warmest Months	March - October
Coolest Months	November - February
Religion	Hindus, Christians, Muslims
Languages	Tamil is the main language. Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi are some of the other widely spoken Indian languages. English is also used for business purposes.
Clothing	Cotton
Time	5.30 GMT
STD Code	044
ISD Code	+91
Postal	600 xxx
Vehicle	TN-01 to TN-22
State	TamilNadu

Weather averages for Chennai, India
Month	Avg high °C	Avg low °C	Avg high °F	Avg low °F	Precipitation (mm)	Precipitation (in)
Jan	28	20	83	68	27.9	1.1
Feb	31	21	87	70	33.0	1.3
Mar	33	23	91	74	5.1	0.2
Apr	36	26	96	79	12.7	0.5
May	38	27	100	81	38.1	1.5
Jun	37	27	99	81	71.1	2.8
Jul	35	26	95	78	121.9	4.8
Aug	34	26	94	78	137.2	5.4
Sep	34	25	93	77	160.0	6.3
Oct	32	24	89	75	290.5	11.4
Nov	29	22	85	72	239.2	9.4
Dec	28	21	83	70	152.4	6.0
Year	32.9	24	91.2	75.25	1289.1	50.8