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Sathankulam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Sathankulam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 14,193. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,193 Population 6,992/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
29.0 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

Population14,193
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density6,992/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units5,677
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (29°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population14,193
Population Density6,992 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates8.4416°, 77.9135°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature85°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (736 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Sathankulam

Sathankulam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 14,193. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sathankulam has a population of 14,193 with a density of 6,992 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,193
Total Population
6,992
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sathankulam vs India Average

The median household income in Sathankulam 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 255 business establishments.

Income: Sathankulam 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)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sathankulam 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 5,677 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 Units5,677

Property Tax

Climate in Sathankulam

Sathankulam has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1096 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.2°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.2° 101.9
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 22.9° / 32.1° 16.8
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 24.7° / 34.5° 21.0
Apr 30.2°C / 86°F 26.7° / 35.4° 40.7
May 30.1°C / 86°F 26.9° / 35.4° 78.8
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 26.2° / 33.9° 29.7
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 25.7° / 34° 29.1
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25.7° / 34.1° 44.4
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 25.7° / 33.9° 62.7
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25.4° / 32.8° 185.6
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 24.3° / 31.1° 311.0
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 23.1° / 29.8° 174.7
Sathankulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average84.5°F
56% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density6,992/sq mi
Coordinates8.4416°N, 77.9135°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 263 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 74 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
March 85°F (30°C) 0.9 in
April 87°F (31°C) 2.3 in
May 88°F (31°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 0.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.8 in
August 86°F (30°C) 0.5 in
September 87°F (30°C) 1.0 in
October 84°F (29°C) 6.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Sathankulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 80°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Sathankulam

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santhosa nadar Hr Sec School
Shankara Arts and Science college
St.Michael's Higher Secondary School
Seventh Day Adventist Nursery and Primary School
Ave Maria Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Mary Immaculate Matriculation School
T. D. T. A. Ranji Aaron Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Sathankulam

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Paramankurichi MP3 128 kbps
Nellai FM MP3
AIR Tuticorin news, tamil music AAC+ 78 kbps

Libraries in Sathankulam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sathankulam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BMC Complex
Daily Market
Monday Market
Sandhai
Thisaiyanvillai market
Wednesday Weekly Market

Clinics in Sathankulam

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aravind Vision Centre
Yesumani Clinic

Dentists in Sathankulam

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

John Dental Care
Suba Dental Hospital

Bus Stations in Sathankulam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #2268316179

Gas Stations in Sathankulam

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
IN #2268316158
Indian Oil

Banks in Sathankulam

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank
Scoeity Bank
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Sathankulam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sathankulam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sathankulam

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mudalur Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sathankulam

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hebron coyncilling centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sathankulam

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady Of Ransom
St.Michel's Church, Mudalur
உபகார மாதா ஆலயம்
மிக்கேல் அதிதூதர் கெபி
யோவான் ஆலயம்

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 Sathankulam

What is the population of Sathankulam?

Sathankulam has a population of 14,193 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,992 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sathankulam 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 Sathankulam?

Sathankulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in Sathankulam?

Sathankulam 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 255 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sathankulam?

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

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