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Nāmakkal, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Nāmakkal is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 55,997. Elevation: 732 ft (223 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
55,997 Population 352/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
30.0 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

Population55,997
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density352/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units22,399
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Population55,997
Population Density352 / sq mi
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Coordinates11.2213°, 78.1652°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (762 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Nāmakkal

Nāmakkal is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 55,997. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Nāmakkal has a population of 55,997 with a density of 352 people per square mile, spread across 159.3 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

55,997
Total Population
352
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
159.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nāmakkal vs India Average

The median household income in Nāmakkal 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 1,008 business establishments.

Income: Nāmakkal vs India

Commute Mode

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)1,008

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nāmakkal 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 22,399 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 Units22,399

Property Tax

Climate in Nāmakkal

Nāmakkal has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.5°C), the coldest is Dec (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 15.7° / 33.7° 28.7
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 16.9° / 37.6° 4.8
Mar 29.6°C / 85°F 18.9° / 40.6° 12.3
Apr 31.5°C / 89°F 22.9° / 41.6° 40.5
May 30.6°C / 87°F 23.8° / 40.6° 88.8
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.8° / 37.8° 61.9
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 22.7° / 36.8° 73.7
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 22° / 36.8° 106.5
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.7° 106.3
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 20.9° / 34.7° 176.1
Nov 25°C / 77°F 18.9° / 31.3° 144.8
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 16.6° / 31.2° 76.2
Nāmakkal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.5°F
55% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²)
Population Density352/sq mi
Coordinates11.2213°N, 78.1652°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 273 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 130 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 281 km
2011 Thane Category 1 196 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 194 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 125 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 276 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
April 89°F (31°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 89°F (31°C) 3.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 1.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Nāmakkal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in December to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Nāmakkal

Institution Type Founded Website
Annai Mathammal Sheela Engineering College University
Namakkal Kavignar Ramalingam Government Arts College for Women College Visit →
Veterinary College and Research Institute Hospital College

Schools in Nāmakkal

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Anna Nehru Matriculation School
Children's Park School
Government Girls School
Government Elementary School
Government Secondary School
Government Girls Higher Secondary School
Namakkal Government Boys Higher Secondary School
Kandasamy Kandar Matriculation and Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Nāmakkal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Nāmakkal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Noyyal library0.0
Public library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nāmakkal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer Market
Thursday Market
Weekly market

Hotels in Nāmakkal

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adhi aruna veg hotel
Amma Hotel
Hotel Sanu

Restaurants in Nāmakkal

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aryaas hotel

Cinemas in Nāmakkal

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KS Theatre

Theatres in Nāmakkal

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LMR Abirami 4 Theater A/C
MGM Theatre

Clinics in Nāmakkal

18 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Athithya Nursing Home
Chandra Test Tube Baby Centre
Children's Clinic
Dhanvanthiri Physiotheraphy
Dr. Shanmugam ENT Clinic
ENT Clinic
Hari Chest Clinic
Krishiv's Dental Care & Orthodontic Centre
Krishnan Urology Clinic
Kumaran Poly Clinic
Lung Care Centre
Pranauv Clinic
Ramesh ENT & Skin Care
Rithiksha Physio Care
Sri Ram Nursing Home, Namakkal
Sri Sara ENT Clinic
Thangavel Skin Care
Vishnu Ayurveda Clinic

Dentists in Nāmakkal

15 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhandari Dental Care
BN Dental Clinic
Ganga Dental Clinic
M.R. Dental Clinic
Nalam Dental Care
RK Dental Clinic
S.K Dental Clinic
S.R.J Dental Care
Smile Care Dental Clinic
Suren Dental Care
Thaai Dental Care
Vairam Dental Clinc
Vignesh Dental Clinic
Vinayaka Dental Care
VMK Dental Hospital

Bus Stations in Nāmakkal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Namakkal Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Nāmakkal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #3508987506

Banks in Nāmakkal

26 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allahabad Bank
Axis Bank
Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank
Corporation Bank
Corporation Bank
Dhanalakshmi Bank
Federal Bank
ICICI Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Oversees Bank
ING
Karur Vysya Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Lakshmi Vilas Bank
LVB Bank
Namakkal Co Operative Urban Bank Ltd
Oriental Bank of Commerce
Punjab National Bank
Repco Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
Syndicate Bank
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited

Airports Near Nāmakkal

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZLarge Airport
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport

Post Offices in Nāmakkal

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blue Dart
DTDC Courier and Cargo
Head Post Office
The Professional Couriers

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nāmakkal

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anjaneyar Temple
Ayyapaswamy Temple
Mariamman Temple
Narasimha Swamy Temple
Sellaandi Amman Temple
Tipu Sultan Mosque

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 Nāmakkal

What is the population of Nāmakkal?

Nāmakkal has a population of 55,997 residents and is located in India. The population density is 352 people per square mile, spread across 159.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nāmakkal 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 Nāmakkal?

Nāmakkal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Nāmakkal?

Nāmakkal 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 1,008 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nāmakkal?

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

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