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Kangayam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kangayam is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 32,147. Elevation: 1,017 ft (310 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
32,147 Population 3,755/sq mi density
1,017 ft Elevation 310 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population32,147
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3,755/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units12,859
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Population32,147
Population Density3,755 / sq mi
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Coordinates11.0060°, 77.5609°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (596 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Kangayam

Kangayam is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 32,147. The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet (310 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kangayam has a population of 32,147 with a density of 3,755 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

32,147
Total Population
3,755
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
8.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kangayam vs India Average

The median household income in Kangayam is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 579 business establishments.

Income: Kangayam vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)579

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kangayam is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 12,859 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units12,859

Property Tax

Climate in Kangayam

Kangayam has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.4°C), the coldest is Dec (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 991 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 16° / 33.6° 27.1
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 17.3° / 37.4° 4.3
Mar 29.7°C / 85°F 19.1° / 40.3° 14.6
Apr 31.4°C / 89°F 23.2° / 41.3° 47.0
May 30°C / 86°F 23.4° / 40.1° 92.3
Jun 28.1°C / 82°F 22.4° / 36.6° 69.8
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 22.3° / 35° 90.0
Aug 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.4° 121.6
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.7° 116.2
Oct 26°C / 79°F 20.3° / 34.2° 191.8
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 18.8° / 30.9° 141.4
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 16.9° / 31° 74.9
Kangayam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density3,755/sq mi
Coordinates11.0060°N, 77.5609°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 177 km
2011 Thane Category 1 266 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 264 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 195 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 86°F (30°C) 2.8 in
June 83°F (29°C) 0.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Kangayam has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in December to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Kangayam

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jaycees Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Carmel Girls Higher Secondary School
Jaycees Nursery and Primary School
Mother Deborah Nursery & Primary School
Panchayat Union Middle School, Kangeyam
Sri Rajarajeshwari Primary School
Global Matriculation Higher Secondary School
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Farmers Markets in Kangayam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily market
Daily market
Sandhai
Tirupur Daily Market
Tirupur Market
Ulavar Sandhai (Farmers Market)
Weekly Market (sandhai)
Weekly Vegetable Market

Hotels in Kangayam

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gayathri Lodge
Gayatri Lodge
Manis Lodge

Restaurants in Kangayam

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gayathri Restaurant
Gounder Hotel
Hotel Surya Classic
Hotel Surya Pure Veg

Cinemas in Kangayam

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anand Theatre
Chenniyappa Theatre
Sorgam Theatre

Clinics in Kangayam

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dhivya Nursing Home
Priya Nursing Home
Senthil Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Kangayam

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary Dispensary

Bus Stations in Kangayam

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kangeyam Bus stand
TNSTC Bus Depot

Gas Stations in Kangayam

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
Essar Petrol Station
Hindustan Petroleum
Hindustan Petroleum
HP
IN #1393593823
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
KR LPG Gas Station

Banks in Kangayam

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andhra Bank
Canara Bank
Corporation Bank
Federal Bank
IDBI Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
State Bank of India

Airports Near Kangayam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coimbatore International AirportCJBLarge Airport
Coimbatore Air Force StationSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kangayam

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aayisha Masjid
Ahle Sunnath Val Jamath Dhakni Jamiya Masjid
Kanyaka Parameshwari Amman Temple
Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Kovil
Sivanmalai temple
Sukktipalayam Shree Karuppanaswamy Temple
Thablik Masjid Jannathul Bakki

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangayam

What is the population of Kangayam?

Kangayam has a population of 32,147 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,755 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kangayam expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kangayam?

Kangayam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

How is the job market in Kangayam?

Kangayam has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 579 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kangayam?

The median home value in Kangayam is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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