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Silaimān, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Silaimān is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 6,436. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,436 Population 42/sq mi density
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
36.4 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

Population6,436
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density42/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units2,574
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Population6,436
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates9.8731°, 78.1906°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Silaimān

Silaimān is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 6,436. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Silaimān has a population of 6,436 with a density of 42 people per square mile, spread across 153.8 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,436
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
153.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Silaimān vs India Average

The median household income in Silaimān 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 116 business establishments.

Income: Silaimān 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)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Silaimān 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 2,574 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 Units2,574

Property Tax

Silaimān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.8°F
55% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area153.8 sq mi (398.4 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates9.8731°N, 78.1906°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 122 km
2011 Thane Category 1 276 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 268 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 209 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 220 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in
April 88°F (31°C) 2.4 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.7 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.2 in
August 86°F (30°C) 4.5 in
September 85°F (29°C) 4.7 in
October 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in

Silaimān has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Silaimān

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Recite Truth MP3
arumbu-fm MP3

Museums in Silaimān

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gallery Kutir Asthi Peedam
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Government Museum - Madurai
Keeladi Archaeological Site
Keeladi Museum
Keezhadi Archeological Museum

Libraries in Silaimān

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Library0.0
Gandhi Museum Library0.0
Kalaignar Centenary Library0.0
Theosophical Society0.0

Farmers Markets in Silaimān

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Vegetable Market
Fish market
Flower Market
Fruit Market
Jaihindpuram Market
Nelpettai Market
Pandi Bazzar
Pandi Bazzar
Sholavandhan vegetables market
Uzhavar Sandhai

Monuments in Silaimān

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Urn Burial Site and Habitation Sites

Clinics in Silaimān

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akil Yoga Physiotherapy Clinic
Anbu Poly Clinic

Train Stations in Silaimān

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Silaimān

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Airports Near Silaimān

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall 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 Silaimān

What is the population of Silaimān?

Silaimān has a population of 6,436 residents and is located in India. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 153.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Silaimān 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 Silaimān?

Silaimān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.

How is the job market in Silaimān?

Silaimān 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 116 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Silaimān?

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

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