Tanakkangulam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Tanakkangulam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 14,328. Elevation: 476 ft (145 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

14,328 Population 148/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population14,328
Density148/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Population14,328
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates9.8877°, 78.0397°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (879 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanakkangulam

Tanakkangulam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 14,328. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Tanakkangulam

Tanakkangulam has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1167 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 16.3° / 32.6° 42.3
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 17° / 36.5° 7.3
Mar 29°C / 84°F 19.2° / 40° 15.5
Apr 30.5°C / 87°F 23.2° / 40.8° 63.1
May 30.3°C / 87°F 23.7° / 40.1° 88.9
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.6° / 37.9° 72.2
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37.2° 94.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 22° / 36.9° 118.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 21.5° / 36.3° 118.9
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.4° 239.0
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.6° 199.7
Dec 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 106.6
Tanakkangulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.8°F
55% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area97.0 sq mi (251.1 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates9.8877°N, 78.0397°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

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 1 135 km
2011 Thane Category 1 286 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 279 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 217 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 223 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 85°F (30°C) 0.9 in
April 88°F (31°C) 2.6 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 3.7 in
September 85°F (29°C) 4.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Tanakkangulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Tanakkangulam

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Recite Truth - MP3
arumbu-fm - MP3

Museums in Tanakkangulam

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

Libraries in Tanakkangulam

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

Farmers Markets in Tanakkangulam

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

Restaurants in Tanakkangulam

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aasife Biriyani - Madurai (Thanakkankulam)

Gas Stations in Tanakkangulam

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Tanakkangulam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tanakkangulam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti Airport-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
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What is the population of Tanakkangulam?

Tanakkangulam has a population of 14,328 residents and is located in India. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 97.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanakkangulam?

Tanakkangulam 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 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches.

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