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Top Cities in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and beautiful architecture. Some of the top cities in Tamil Nadu include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Salem. Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is the largest city in the state with a population of around 8.5 million people.
Coimbatore, located in the western part of Tamil Nadu, is the second-largest city with a population of around 2.2 million people. Madurai, an ancient city known for its historic temples, has a population of around 1.6 million people. Tiruchirappalli, also known as Trichy, has a population of around 1.0 million people and is famous for its Rock Fort Temple. Salem, located in the central part of Tamil Nadu, has a population of around 900,000 people and is known for its steel and textile industries.
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Tamil Nadu Cities by Population
| # | City | City Population | Metropolitan Pop. |
| 1 | Chennai | 4,646,732 | 8,696,010 |
| 2 | Coimbatore | 1,050,721 | 2,151,466 |
| 3 | Madurai | 1,017,865 | 1,462,420 |
| 4 | Tiruchirappalli | 847,387 | 1,021,717 |
| 5 | Salem | 829,267 | 919,150 |
| 6 | Tirunelveli | 473,637 | 498,984 |
| 7 | Ambattur | 466,205 | 466,205 |
| 8 | Tiruppur | 444,352 | 962,982 |
| 9 | Avadi | 345,996 | 345,996 |
| 10 | Tiruvottiyur | 249,446 | 249,446 |
| 11 | Thoothukkudi | 237,830 | 410,760 |
| 12 | Nagercoil | 224,849 | 224,849 |
| 13 | Thanjavur | 222,943 | 290,724 |
| 14 | Pallavaram | 215,417 | 215,417 |
| 15 | Dindigul | 207,327 | 292,132 |
| 16 | Vellore | 185,803 | 481,966 |
| 17 | Tambaram | 174,787 | 174,787 |
| 18 | Cuddalore | 173,636 | 173,636 |
| 19 | Alandur | 164,430 | 164,430 |
| 20 | Kancheepuram | 164,384 | 221,749 |
| 21 | Erode | 157,101 | 521,776 |
| 22 | Tiruvannamalai | 145,278 | 145,278 |
| 23 | Kumbakonam | 140,156 | 167,098 |
| 24 | Rajapalayam | 130,442 | 130,442 |
| 25 | Kurichi | 123,667 | 123,667 |
| 26 | Madavaram | 119,105 | 119,105 |
| 27 | Pudukkottai | 117,630 | 117,630 |
| 28 | Hosur | 116,821 | 229,507 |
| 29 | Ambur | 114,608 | 114,608 |
| 30 | Karaikkudi | 106,714 | 181,347 |
| 31 | Neyveli | 105,731 | 178,925 |
| 32 | Nagapattinam | 102,905 | 102,905 |
Source: Census 2011
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