Chennai topographic map
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Name: Chennai topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, India (12.85198 80.14019 13.23516 80.33290)
Average elevation: 8 m
Minimum elevation: -1 m
Maximum elevation: 160 m
Chennai is located on the south–eastern coast of India in the north–eastern part of Tamil Nadu on a flat coastal plain known as the Eastern Coastal Plains. Its average elevation is around 6.7 metres (22 ft), and its highest point is 60 m (200 ft). Chennai is 2,184 kilometres (1,357 mi) south of Delhi, 1,337 kilometres (831 mi) southeast of Mumbai, and 345 kilometres (214 mi) east of Bangalore by road. Two major rivers flow through Chennai, the Cooum River (or Koovam) through the centre and the Adyar River to the south. A third river, the Kortalaiyar, travels through the northern fringes of the city before draining into the Bay of Bengal, at Ennore. The estuary of this river is heavily polluted with effluents released by the industries in the region. Adyar and Cooum rivers are heavily polluted with effluents and waste from domestic and commercial sources, the Coumm being so heavily polluted it is regarded as the city's eyesore. A protected estuary on the Adyar forms a natural habitat for several species of birds and animals. The Buckingham Canal, 4 km (2.5 mi) inland, runs parallel to the coast, linking the two rivers. The Otteri Nullah, an east–west stream, runs through north Chennai and meets the Buckingham Canal at Basin Bridge. Several lakes of varying size are located on the western fringes of the city. Some areas of the city have the problem of excess iron content in groundwater.
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Pallikaranai Marsh
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Pallikaranai Marsh, Velachery Main Road, Kuberan Nagar, Ward 188, Zone 14 Perungudi, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 601100, India
Average elevation: 2 m
The Island
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
The Island, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 11 m
Sholinganallur lake
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Sholinganallur lake, Classic farms Avenue, Ward 197, Zone 15 Sholinganallur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600119, India
Average elevation: 3 m
Ward 43
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 43, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 5 m
Zone 8 Anna Nagar
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Zone 8 Anna Nagar, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 13 m
Zone 13 Adyar
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 6 m
Zone 10 Kodambakkam
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Zone 10 Kodambakkam, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 13 m
Pulianthope
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Pulianthope, CMWSSB Division 73, Ward 73, Zone 6 Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 7 m
Rajarathinam Colony
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Rajarathinam Colony, CMWSSB Division 37, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 6 m
Guindy National Park
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Guindy National Park, 1st Cross Road, Ward 174, Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 6000036, India
Average elevation: 13 m
okkiyam maduvu
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
okkiyam maduvu, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600097, India
Average elevation: 2 m
Retteri Lake
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Retteri Lake, Grand Northern Trunk Road:old NH5, Ward 26, Zone 3 Madhavaram, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600110, India
Average elevation: 10 m
Marina Beach
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Marina Beach, Zone 9 Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 4 m
Ward 121
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 121, Zone 9 Teynampet, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, 600001, India
Average elevation: 8 m
Eco Park
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Eco Park, Chetpet, Ward 107, Zone 8 Anna Nagar, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, 600010, India
Average elevation: 12 m
Valmiki Nagar Beach
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Valmiki Nagar Beach, Thiruvanmiyur Kuppam, Ward 182, Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Sholinganallur, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 4 m
Anna Nagar Tower Park
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Anna Nagar Tower Park, CMWSSB Division 100, Ward 100, Zone 8 Anna Nagar, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 14 m
Alandur
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Alandur, Thillai Ganga Nagar, Ward 162, Zone 12 Alandur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600016, India
Average elevation: 16 m
Indira Nagar
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Indira Nagar, Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600020, India
Average elevation: 9 m
Mogappair west park
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Mogappair west park, Ward 91, Zone 7 Ambattur, Chennai, Ambattur, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 15 m
Red Hills Reservoir Overflow
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Red Hills Reservoir Overflow, Chennai, Mathavaram, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, 600068, India
Average elevation: 6 m
Adayar poonga
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Adayar poonga, Ramakrishna Nagar, Ward 173, Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 8 m
Ward 129
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 129, Zone 10 Kodambakkam, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600093, India
Average elevation: 15 m
Ward194
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward194, Zone 15 Sholinganallur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600097, India
Average elevation: 2 m
Ward 58
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 58, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 9 m
Ward 173
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 173, Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 7 m
Ward 63
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 63, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 9 m
MMDA Colony
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
MMDA Colony, Zone 8 Anna Nagar, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600106, India
Average elevation: 13 m
Ward 197
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 197, Zone 15 Sholinganallur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600119, India
Average elevation: 2 m
Srinivasa Nagar
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Srinivasa Nagar, Zone 15 Sholinganallur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600096, India
Average elevation: 5 m
Ward 50
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 50, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 5 m
Ward 159
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 159, Zone 12 Alandur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 13 m
Ward 130
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 130, Zone 10 Kodambakkam, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600026, India
Average elevation: 14 m
Ward 9
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 9, Zone 1 Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 4 m
Ward 42
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 42, Zone 4 Tondiarpet, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 7 m
Ward 171
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 171, Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600025, India
Average elevation: 11 m
Ward 145
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 145, Zone 11 Valasaravakkam, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 14 m
Ward 158
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 158, Zone 12 Alandur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 14 m
Thandukarai Kulam
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Thandukarai Kulam, Pillayarkoil Street, Ward 191, Zone 14 Perungudi, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600100, India
Average elevation: 7 m
North Jagannatha Nagar
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
North Jagannatha Nagar, Zone 8 Anna Nagar, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600049, India
Average elevation: 13 m
Ward 111
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 111, Zone 9 Teynampet, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 11 m
Anna Park
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Anna Park, Ward 40, Zone 4 Tondiarpet, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 5 m
Ward 169
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 169, Zone 14 Perungudi, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600091, India
Average elevation: 8 m
Besant Gardens,Theosophical Society
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Besant Gardens,Theosophical Society, Besant Avenue Road, Karpagam Garden, Ward 176, Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600090, India
Average elevation: 6 m
Ward 161
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 161, Zone 12 Alandur, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Average elevation: 14 m
Ward 114
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Ward 114, Zone 9 Teynampet, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600005, India
Average elevation: 6 m
Dhandeeshwaram Temple Tank
India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai
Dhandeeshwaram Temple Tank, 3rd Main Road, JagannathaPuram, Velachery, Zone 13 Adyar, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, 600042, India
Average elevation: 9 m