Jalakandapuram, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Jalakandapuram is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 16,184. Elevation: 925 ft (282 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Jalakandapuram
Jalakandapuram is a panchayat town in Mettur taluk of Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 31 panchayat towns in the district. Spread across an area of 4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi), it had a population of 16,184 individuals as per the 2011 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,184 |
| Population Density | 8,991 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.6978°, 77.8730° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.5 inches (1,028 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jalakandapuram
Jalakandapuram is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 16,184. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet (282 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Jalakandapuram
Jalakandapuram has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.2°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 947 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above India avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,991/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6978°N, 77.8730°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in |
Jalakandapuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 76°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.3").
Libraries in Jalakandapuram
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MEC library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jalakandapuram
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday market | |||||
| Sunday Market |
Cafes in Jalakandapuram
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jalakandapuram
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Jalakandapuram
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jalakandapuram
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jalakandapuram
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jalakandapuram
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Airport | SXV | Medium Airport |
| Coimbatore Air Force Station | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jalakandapuram
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mariamman Temple |
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What is the population of Jalakandapuram?
Jalakandapuram has a population of 16,184 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8,991 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jalakandapuram?
Jalakandapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.
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