Kanchipuram, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Kanchipuram is a large city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 164,384. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 83°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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People
Climate
| Population | 164,384 |
| Population Density | 36,288 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8352°, 79.7001° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram is a large city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 164,384. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (31.3°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1521 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above India avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 36,288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8352°N, 79.7001°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in |
Kanchipuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kanchipuram
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours College Of Nursing | College | - | , |
| Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam | College | - | , |
| Pallavan Polytechnic And Engineering College | College | - | , |
| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya | University | - | Visit → |
| Sri Krishna Polytechnic College | College | - | , |
| Umiversity College of Engineering,Kanchipuram | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Kanchipuram
38 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal nursery and primary school | - | - | - | - |
| District Cooperative Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Mel Pillaiyarpalayam Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Aadhuraa Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Bharathidasan Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cholan Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanchi Global School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanchi Global Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pudupalayam Municipality primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Ramachandra primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Pachaiyappa's College For Men | - | - | - | - |
| Thyagi middle school | - | - | - | - |
| Pachaiyappas hr sec | - | - | - | - |
| Pachaiyappa's Play ground | - | - | - | - |
| Maria Auxilium Girls Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| CSM Elementry School | - | - | - | - |
| CSM Hr. School | - | - | - | - |
| Anderson Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maharishi Vidya Mandir Kanchipuram | - | - | - | - |
| Thyagi middle school | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Matriculation | - | - | - | - |
| District Cooperative Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Mel Pillaiyarpalayam Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Cholan Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanchi Global School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanchi Global Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pudupalayam Municipality primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Ramachandra primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Royal nursery and primary school | - | - | - | - |
| SSKV School | - | - | - | - |
| Pachaiyappas hr sec | - | - | - | - |
| Pachaiyappa's Play ground | - | - | - | - |
| Maria Auxilium Girls Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| CSM Elementry School | - | - | - | - |
| CSM Hr. School | - | - | - | - |
| Anderson Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| SSKV School | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Matriculation | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kanchipuram
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magesh Tamil Radio | folk music, melody | MP3 | |
| Magesh online radio 24/7 | magesh, tamil | MP3 |
Museums in Kanchipuram
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanchi Kudil | ||||
| Kanchi Kudil |
Libraries in Kanchipuram
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna branch library, csm street | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna branch library, csm street | 0.0 | |||||
| anna library | 0.0 | |||||
| anna library | 0.0 | |||||
| District library office, kanchipuram | 0.0 | |||||
| District library office, kanchipuram | 0.0 | |||||
| Perarignar Anna Full time branch library, kanchipuram | 0.0 | |||||
| Perarignar Anna Full time branch library, kanchipuram | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kanchipuram
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kanchipuram
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kanchipuram
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kanchipuram
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kanchipuram
25 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kanchipuram
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kanchipuram
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kanchipuram
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kanchipuram
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kanchipuram
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kanchipuram
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Parade ground |
Airports Near Kanchipuram
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai International Airport | MAA | Large Airport |
| INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station | - | Small Airport |
| Tambaram Air Force Station | - | Small Airport |
| Vellore Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kanchipuram
25 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Almaa Siddha Care Clinic | ||
| Anandhi Skin Specialist | ||
| Apple Physiotherapy Clinic | ||
| CM ENT Clinic | ||
| Devi Perumal Clinic | ||
| Dr. Aravind Clinic | ||
| Dr. Ehzil Clinic | ||
| Dr. Kumarguru Clinic | ||
| Dr. Netaji Clinic | ||
| Dr. P. Vijayalakshmi Clinic | ||
| Dr. T.S Umesh Clinic | ||
| J H Physio Clinic | ||
| Janani clinic | ||
| K.H Hospital , Kanchipuram | ||
| Melitha Clinic | ||
| Radha sankar clinic | ||
| Rani Multi Speciality Clinic | ||
| S.M. Physiocare | ||
| Shakti Eye Care and Opticals | ||
| Shri Rasi Homeo Clinic | ||
| Siddha Clinic | ||
| Sri Lakshmi Eye Clinic | ||
| Sri Vinayak Child Care | ||
| Sugam Physiotherapy and Pain Relief Clinic | ||
| Suriya Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanchipuram
427 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aagaya Kaniamman Temple | |
| Abhirameeswarar Temple | |
| Adhipatheeshwarar Temple | |
| Adi Kamakshi | |
| Adikanniyamman | |
| Agatheeswarar | |
| Agaya Kanniyamman | |
| Airavatheeswarar | |
| Aiyyanarappan | |
| Akattisvarar | |
| Aladi Pillaiyar | |
| Amareswarar, Tripuranthakeswarar | |
| Amman Temple Inside Rajaji Market | |
| Anadirudreswarar | |
| Anandha Vinayagar Temple | |
| Ananthapadmanabheswarar | |
| Anegathangavatheeswarar Temple | |
| Angaala Parameswari Amman | |
| Angala Parameshwari Temple | |
| Angalaparameswari / Draupathi Amman Temple |
Quick Facts
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Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Kanchipuram?
Kanchipuram has a population of 164,384 residents and is located in India. The population density is 36,288 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kanchipuram?
Kanchipuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.
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