Chennai
Chennai appears in 11 rankings on this site. Its highest places: #48 of 639 in population density; #47 of 484 in elevation; #94 of 653 in population.
Key facts
- Country
- India
- Population
- 6,599,000 people (2024)
- Area
- 426.8 km²
- Density
- 15,460 people per km²
- Elevation
- 6 m
- Founded
- 1639
- Coordinates
- 13.08° N, 80.28° E
Every ranking Chennai appears in
Cities
| Ranking | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cities in India Ranked by Population (city proper) | 6 of 169 | 6.6 million people |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Population density | 48 of 639 | 15,460 people per km² |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Sea-level elevation (lowest cities) | 47 of 484 | 6 m above sea level |
| Cities in India Ranked by Land area | 19 of 148 | 426.8 km² |
| Cities in India Ranked by Population density | 21 of 148 | 15,460 people per km² |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Population (city proper) | 94 of 653 | 6.6 million people |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Founded year (oldest cities) | 119 of 300 | 1639 |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Land area | 489 of 639 | 426.8 km² |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Latitude (northernmost cities) | 525 of 653 | 13.08° |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Elevation | 436 of 484 | 6 m above sea level |
| Cities in India Ranked by Elevation | 155 of 163 | 6 m above sea level |
Sources
Facts: Wikidata (CC0). Each ranking names its own source and licence. Sources & licences.