Chennai is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, with a population of 8..69 million (9 Lakhs) people and is the fourth-largest metropolis in India. Chennai is a major center for culture, economy, and education, and its long coast provides a lot of scope for sea transport.
Coimbatore, with a population of nearly 2.15 million (21.5 Lakhs) people, is the second biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore, also known as the “Manchester of South India,” is one of the greatest hubs of textiles, industries, and education.
The third-largest city is Madurai, home to approximately 1.46 million (14.65 lakhs) residents, who have been very famous for its historical and cultural significance, especially with the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Apart from these metropolitan cities, other important cities in Tamil Nadu include Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), renowned for its educational institutions and industrial establishments, and Salem, known for its steel and textile manufacturing.
List of cities in Tamil Nadu, Largest by Population
| Rank | City Name | Population | Area (km²) | Density (inhabitants/km²) | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai | 8,653,521 | 788 | 10,972 | Chennai |
| 2 | Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | 642 | 3,327 | Coimbatore |
| 3 | Madurai | 1,465,625 | 143 | 10,218 | Madurai |
| 4 | Tiruchirappalli (Tiruchchirappalli) | 1,022,518 | 198 | 5,149 | Tiruchirappalli |
| 5 | Tiruppur (Tirupper) | 963,173 | 197 | 4,870 | Tiruppur |
| 6 | Salem | 917,414 | 115 | 7,959 | Salem |
| 7 | Erode | 521,891 | 130 | 4,000 | Erode |
| 8 | Tirunelveli | 497,826 | 135 | 3,680 | Tirunelveli |
| 9 | Vellore | 484,690 | 140 | 3,446 | Vellore |
| 10 | Thoothukkudi (Tuticorin) | 411,628 | 63 | 6,466 | Thoothukudi |
| 11 | Dindigul | 292,512 | Dindigul | ||
| 12 | Thanjavur | 291,067 | 74 | 3,916 | Thanjavur |
| 13 | Ranippettai (Ranipet) | 264,330 | 49 | 5,297 | Vellore |
| 14 | Sivakasi | 234,704 | 48 | 4,875 | Virudhunagar |
| 15 | Karur | 234,191 | Karur | ||
| 16 | Udhagamandalam (Ooty) | 233,426 | 253 | 922 | The Nilgiris |
| 17 | Hosur | 229,528 | 28 | 7,969 | Krishnagiri |
| 18 | Nagercoil | 224,849 | 24 | 9,264 | Kanyakumari |
| 19 | Kanchipuram [Kancheepuram] | 221,715 | 27 | 8,100 | Kanchipuram |
| 20 | Kumarapalayam | 195,071 | Namakkal | ||
| 21 | Karaikudi | 181,851 | 42 | 4,239 | Sivaganga |
| 22 | Neyveli | 179,150 | 145 | 1,234 | Cuddalore |
| 23 | Cuddalore | 173,636 | 27 | 6,270 | Cuddalore |
| 24 | Kumbakonam | 167,155 | 17 | 9,497 | Thanjavur |
| 25 | Tiruvannamalai | 145,278 | 13 | 10,650 | Tiruvannamalai |
FAQs
Chennai is known for Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, and its thriving IT industry. It is also the cultural hub of Tamil Nadu.
Marudhamalai Temple, Isha Yoga Center, Siruvani Waterfalls
Madurai is known for its historic Meenakshi Amman Temple and several other ancient temples.
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