Where Is Chennai Located?

Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital of Tamil Nadu state, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in southeastern India.

• Coordinates: 13.08° N, 80.27° E
• Rivers: Cooum and Adyar flow through the city.
• Population: ~7.1 million (metro, 2021), 6th largest in India.
• Key roles: Major industrial (automotive, IT, healthcare), cultural, and educational hub of South India.