At A Glance
- 4.7 million population
- 7.8% population growth rate between 2001 and 2011
- 8.7 million population (metro area)
- 1 million number of residents living in slums
- (Statistics are estimates and compiled from multiple sources)
Notable Facts
- Chennai’s population density of approximately 27,000 people per square kilometer makes it one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Resources
- Transparent Chennai (grantee)
- Asha
- Asian Coalition for Community Action
- Asian Coalition for Housing Rights
- India Urban Portal
- India Urban Space Foundation
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