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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).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
$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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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
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density9,548/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units7,371
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days277/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)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

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.

Mandapam has a population of 18,427 with a density of 9,548 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,427
Total Population
9,548
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mandapam vs India Average

The median household income in Mandapam 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 332 business establishments.

Income: Mandapam 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)332

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mandapam 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 7,371 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.

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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 Units7,371

Property Tax

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. The area gets 277 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 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)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density9,548/sq mi
Coordinates9.2757°N, 79.1236°W
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandapam

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. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mandapam 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 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. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.

How is the job market in Mandapam?

Mandapam 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 332 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mandapam?

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

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