Chennai (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ n aɪ / ⓘ; Tamil: [ˈt͡ɕenːaɪ̯], ISO: Ceṉṉai), formerly known as Madras, [d] is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India.It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in India and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration.

金奈（泰米尔语：''Chennai''） [2]，为印度第四大城市， 泰米尔纳德邦 首府。 该市是印度的一个大型商业和工业中心，以其 文化遗产 而著称。 金奈在 印度半岛 东南部的 科罗曼德尔海岸 上，面积130 平方公里。 市区人口327万，包括郊区在内448万 (1981年)。 居民大部分操 泰米尔语，还有 泰卢固语 、 马拉雅拉姆语 和英语。 城市以圣乔治堡为中心向南北方向延伸，市中心在圣乔治堡的东南角。 主要街道大多呈南北向。 城西和西南部为高级的住宅区，有岛地空间和 公共建筑 相 …

金奈 [1] （坦米爾語： சென்னை ，印地語： चेन्नई ，拉丁轉寫： Chennai ， i / ˈ tʃ ɛ n n aɪ / ，新加坡常译为真奈，港澳常译为金奈 [3] 、欽奈或清奈，台湾常译为欽奈 [2] 或清奈），原名馬德拉斯（英語： Madras 、 i / m ə ˈ d r ɑː s / 或 /-ˈ d r æ s / [4 ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center. Learn more about the history and characteristics of Chennai in this article.

If you have time to explore Chennai (formerly Madras), this 284-sq-mi (400-sq-km) conglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods making up Tamil Nadu's capital will pleasantly surprise you. Its role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions.

The diverse population of Chennai (Madras) is reflected in its rich cultural scene. You’ll find serious theatre as well as the glitz and glamour of Kollywood. Chennai is also an important center for the Bharatanatyam, a local form of classical dance. Visit in January, for the festival of Pongal, or in April, when Chennai celebrates its new year.

Jan 22, 2025 · Chennai has something to offer every kind of traveler, from historic temples and colonial buildings to beautiful beaches and bustling marketplaces. Explore the top attractions, must-do activities, and essential tips for traveling to and around with the help of this comprehensive Chennai Travel Guide.

Chennai (Tamil: சென்னை Ceṉṉai), formerly Madras, is the capital of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. With a population of 8.6 million (2011 census), Chennai's urbanised area is the most populous in Southern India and the fourth most populous in India. It is on the east coast of peninsular India.

Jul 11, 2019 · Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is known as the gateway to South India. This city has a population of about 10 million people, making it India's fifth largest city after Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore.

Oct 21, 2024 · Chennai is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the southeastern coast of India along the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the largest cities in the country by area and population.