Kotagiri, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kotagiri is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 28,207. Elevation: 6,240 ft (1,902 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

28,207 Population 2,362/sq mi density
6,240 ft Elevation 1,902 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
36.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population28,207
Density2,362/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Population28,207
Population Density2,362 / sq mi
Elevation6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Coordinates11.4207°, 76.8604°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.1 inches (917 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kotagiri

Kotagiri is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 28,207. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet (1,902 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kotagiri

Kotagiri has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.7°C), the coldest is Dec (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1132 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 12.9° / 31° 27.5
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 14.2° / 34.5° 7.3
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 16.1° / 37.2° 19.1
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 19.9° / 38.2° 50.5
May 25.9°C / 79°F 19.6° / 36.6° 135.3
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 18.8° / 32.1° 92.7
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 18.8° / 30.2° 139.4
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 30.6° 152.7
Sep 23°C / 73°F 18.1° / 30.1° 118.8
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.4° / 30.1° 180.9
Nov 21.9°C / 71°F 16.1° / 28° 139.1
Dec 21°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.4° 69.0
Kotagiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above India avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
Population Density2,362/sq mi
Coordinates11.4207°N, 76.8604°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 265 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 266 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in

Kotagiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Kotagiri

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Anthony’s Middle School - - - -
School Ground - - - -
St. Mary's Girl's Higher Secondary School - - - -
Riverside Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kotagiri

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hand Of Jesus - HINDI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KANNADA christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - NEPALI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - CHINESE christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - ENGLISH christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - HEBREW christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TELUGU christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KONKANI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - FRENCH christian MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Kotagiri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bee Museum
Government Museum
Nilgiri Mountain Railway Museum
Street to Tribal museum
Tribal museum
Tribal research centre museum
Wax Museum

Libraries in Kotagiri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bujanganur Branch Library0.0
District Central Library0.0
Government village library0.0
Mettupalayam Branch Library-10.0
Nilgiri Library0.0
Village Library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kotagiri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Annur saturday market (weekly market)
Coonoor Market
Karamadai Friday Market
Karamadai Market
karamadai transport mundy market
Kotagiri Market
Mettupalayam Anna Market
Mettupalayam Market
Mettupalayam Uzhavar santhai
New Gandhi Maidhanam
TDR Banana auction mundy

Hotels in Kotagiri

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heavenly Stay
Solitude by Nature Resorts and Stays

Restaurants in Kotagiri

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akshaya
Apple Breeze
Chaat Times
Hotel Kasthuri
Nahar
Pandian Park Caf eternal
Tandoor Hut
Thanush Mess

Cafes in Kotagiri

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avin Milk store
Bake Home
Friends Bakes
Hotel Ragam
Mud Pie
Nilgiris

Theatres in Kotagiri

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parish Banquet Hall

Monuments in Kotagiri

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

M. G. Ramachandran Statue

Clinics in Kotagiri

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Nanjundan Clinic
Sri Sai Clinic
Sudar Clinic
SV Clinic
Vinayak Clinic

Dentists in Kotagiri

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Perfect 32 Multispeciality Dental Centre
Vinayaka Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Kotagiri

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1933887076
Kotagiri Bus Stand
Kotagiri Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Kotagiri

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #404674265

Stadiums & Teams in Kotagiri

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Airports Near Kotagiri

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coimbatore International AirportCJBLarge Airport
Coimbatore Air Force Station-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kotagiri

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hi Physiotherapy Clinic
Mahraj Clinic
Priyanka Clinic

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kotagiri

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Mountain Railways of IndiaCultural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kotagiri

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bettadhamman Temple
C. S. I. St. Luke's Church
Church
CSI Wesley Church Thanthanad
Sakthi Malai Murugan Temple
St Luke's Church
St. Mary's Church
Temple
Temple

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Kotagiri

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kotagiri.

Name Description
Catherine Falls Height: 76

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
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kotagiri

Mountain Railways of India
Cultural · inscribed 1999
This site includes three railways. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was the first, and is still the most outstanding, example of a hill passenger railway. Opened in 1881, its design applies bold and ingenious engineering solutions to the problem of establishin...

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What is the population of Kotagiri?

Kotagiri has a population of 28,207 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,362 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kotagiri?

Kotagiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.

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