Mandapam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Mandapam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 18,427. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

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

18,427 Population 9,548/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Mandapam

Mandapam is a panchayat town in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The famed Pamban Railway bridge and Vehicular bridge lie to the East of this Panchayat Town. Mandapam is Tamil Nadu’s largest refugee camp for Sri Lankans in India.

People

Population18,427
Density9,548/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population18,427
Population Density9,548 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates9.2757°, 79.1236°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (825 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mandapam

Mandapam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 18,427. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Mandapam

Mandapam has an average annual temperature of 29.1°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (31°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 997 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 24° / 29.3° 46.2
Feb 27.5°C / 82°F 24.2° / 30.8° 20.8
Mar 29°C / 84°F 25.3° / 32.8° 25.2
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 27.5° / 34.2° 45.7
May 31°C / 88°F 28.1° / 34° 38.8
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 27.7° / 33.6° 7.5
Jul 30.2°C / 86°F 27.1° / 33.4° 10.2
Aug 29.9°C / 86°F 26.8° / 33° 20.5
Sep 29.8°C / 86°F 26.8° / 32.9° 41.9
Oct 29.2°C / 85°F 26° / 32.4° 231.8
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 25° / 30.4° 304.7
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 24.4° / 29° 203.2
Mandapam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average84.1°F
56% above India avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density9,548/sq mi
Coordinates9.2757°N, 79.1236°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 136 km
2011 Thane Category 1 283 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 272 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 224 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 205 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 178 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 297 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.9 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in
September 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in
October 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Coldest

Mandapam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and June the driest (0.5").

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Hotels in Mandapam

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GOWRI MESS

Clinics in Mandapam

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gopalakrishna Clinic
Rajeswari Clinic

Train Stations in Mandapam

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mandapam

Airports Near Mandapam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramnad Naval Air Station-Small Airport

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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What is the population of Mandapam?

Mandapam has a population of 18,427 residents and is located in India. The population density is 9,548 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mandapam?

Mandapam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.

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