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Kanniyākumāri, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kanniyākumāri is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 22,453. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,453 Population 2,245/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.6 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

Population22,453
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,245/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units8,981
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population22,453
Population Density2,245 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates8.0901°, 77.5384°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,056 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Kanniyākumāri

Kanniyākumāri is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 22,453. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kanniyākumāri has a population of 22,453 with a density of 2,245 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,453
Total Population
2,245
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
10.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kanniyākumāri vs India Average

The median household income in Kanniyākumāri 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 404 business establishments.

Income: Kanniyākumāri 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)404

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kanniyākumāri 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 8,981 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 Units8,981

Property Tax

Climate in Kanniyākumāri

Kanniyākumāri has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 24° / 30.3° 84.1
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.7° 11.2
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 25.7° / 32.8° 26.5
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 27.3° / 33.4° 68.4
May 29.1°C / 84°F 27.1° / 32.2° 121.0
Jun 28°C / 82°F 26.1° / 30.2° 90.6
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 25.4° / 30.3° 85.8
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 25.2° / 29.8° 102.6
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30.2° 132.3
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30.1° 267.0
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 25.5° / 30.2° 262.7
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.8° 110.8
Kanniyākumāri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²)
Population Density2,245/sq mi
Coordinates8.0901°N, 77.5384°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1992).

Year Name Category Closest
1992 Unnamed Category 1 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
April 86°F (30°C) 3.1 in
May 86°F (30°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Coldest

Kanniyākumāri has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Kanniyākumāri

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mary Inmiculate High School
Govt School
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Radio Stations near Kanniyākumāri

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AURAL OLDIES oldies MP3
Annai FM malayalam, music MP3

Museums in Kanniyākumāri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aqua World
Governement museum
Kamaraj Mandapam
Kamarajar memorial
Mayapuri Wax Museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Wandering Monk Museum

Libraries in Kanniyākumāri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
St. Xavier's library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kanniyākumāri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
All saints market
AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL
AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL
APPTA market
Chettikulam Main Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Market
Monday market
ramanouthoor fish market
ramanouthoor fish market
Sector Market
Shopping Complex
Thaliyaruthan Chanthai
Vadasery Market
Vegetables-Whole Sale
Weekly Market

Hotels in Kanniyākumāri

48 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amaari Beach Resort
Cape Hotel
Dhasaiyan Tourist Home
Golden Sea Hotel
Hotal Alankar
Hotel An:Ash
Hotel Bharani
Hotel Blue Sea
Hotel Ganesh Annexe
Hotel Jebasakthy
Hotel Maadhini
Hotel Raams
Hotel Rehoboth
Hotel Saagar
Hotel Samudra
Hotel Sea Face
Hotel Shri Maniya
Hotel sivamurugan
Hotel Sun Park
Hotel Tamilnadu TTDC
Hotel VKN
Jebasakthy
KKM International
Maadhini
Manickam Tourist Home
Manickam Tourist Home
Mary Inmiculate High School
Melody Park
Ocean heritage
Rosan Heritage
Sahaya Arasi
Santhi Residency
Sea Land Hotel
Sea View Hotel
Seeba Palace
Shivas residency
SHotel ridevi
Staar World
Sun Rock
Sun World Hotel
Temple Citi
The Gopinivas Grand Hotel
The Seashore Hotel
Three Oceans Resort
Town Ship
Tri Sea Hotel
Triveri tourist Home
Viswa Grand

Restaurants in Kanniyākumāri

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afsal
Applerestaurant
Bheema Chicken Corner
Capeista
Delhi Punjab Dhaba
Dheeran Bakery
Dosa Corner
Gujarati Bhavan
Hotel Kiwi
Hotel Sagha
Hotel Sangam
Hotel Saran
Hotel saravana
Hotel Savana
Hotel Sun
Hotel Viswa
Hotel Winco
Maruthi
Mumbau Dapha
Parimal Dosa corner
Prasanthi Hotel
Prathiba
Shree Rajasthani Punjabi Dhaba
Sri Kumari pure veg
Sri Punjab Dhaba
Subiksha Restaurant
The curry
Triveli
Zam Zam

Cafes in Kanniyākumāri

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tonys Internetcafe

Monuments in Kanniyākumāri

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thiruvalluvar Statue

Theme Parks in Kanniyākumāri

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baywatch Water Park

Clinics in Kanniyākumāri

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lotus Mothercare
Zigma Siddha & Ayurveda Clinic

Dentists in Kanniyākumāri

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delvin Dental Clinic
Suresh Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Kanniyākumāri

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kanniyakumari

Bus Stations in Kanniyākumāri

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kanniyakumari Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Kanniyākumāri

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HP
IN #692265994
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Airports Near Kanniyākumāri

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kanniyākumāri

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholic and Narcotic Drug rehabilitation center
AVM Clinic
Dr Jeyashekharam hospital
Dr. Suresh Skin Clinic
Gautham Nursing hojme
James Orthopaedic Clinic
Latha Nursing Home, Kanniyakumari
Ravi Scans
S J Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanniyākumāri

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adi Sankara Temple
Bharat Sevashram Sangha
Jhinki Devi Stupa Shila
Kanniyakumari Tirupathi Temple
Kumari Temple
Mayamma Samajan
Mayamma Temple
Saint Peter's Church
Shrine Of Our lady Of Ransom
Sriman Narayanaswami Temple
St. Roch's Church
St. Thomas Church
Swami Vivekananda Altar

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 Kanniyākumāri

What is the population of Kanniyākumāri?

Kanniyākumāri has a population of 22,453 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,245 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kanniyākumāri 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 Kanniyākumāri?

Kanniyākumāri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

How is the job market in Kanniyākumāri?

Kanniyākumāri 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 404 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kanniyākumāri?

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

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