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Tamil Nadu
Shore Temple, Mamallapuram, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Beyond the Chennai metropolitan region, Tamil Nadu features several significant urban agglomerations that serve as key economic and transportation hubs. The most prominent of these include:
- Coimbatore: Located in the western part of the state, it is a major industrial and urban centre.1
- Madurai: Situated in the south-central region, it is a vital city for both commerce and regional connectivity.12
- Tiruchchirappalli: Located in central Tamil Nadu, this city is an important urban hub that also provides domestic and limited international air services.12
- Thoothukudi: Known for hosting one of India’s major seaports, it serves as a critical node for the state's economy and transportation.2
In addition to these major centres, the state contains numerous other cities and towns, such as Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore, and Erode, which contribute to the state's urban landscape.3