Salem, Tamil Nadu
Salem
சேலம் | |
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| Tamil transcription(s) | |
| • ISO 15919 | Cēlam |
Clockwise from top: Salem Multi-speciality Hospital; Salem Junction; Mookaneri Lake; Salem Steel Plant; Salem City bird view at night; Salem District Collectorate; Salem Corporation Office and Modern Theatres | |
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| Coordinates: 11°39′N 78°09′E / 11.65°N 78.15°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Salem City Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | A. Ramachandran DMK |
| Area | |
| 91.34 km2 (35.27 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 799.59 km2 (308.72 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 5 |
| Elevation | 278 m (912 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| 1,189,000 | |
| • Rank | 55th |
| • Metro | 2,463,367 |
| • Metro rank | 37th |
| Demonym(s) | Salemians, Salethar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| • Spoken | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 636xxx |
| Telephone code | +91-427 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-TN |
| Vehicle registration | TN-27, TN-30, TN-54, TN-90, TN-52 |
| HDI | 0.669 Rank - 17 medium |
| Sex ratio | 987 ♀/ 1000 ♂ |
| Literacy | 84.42% |
| GDP(2020) | US$10.354 (equivalent to $12.58 in 2024)Billion |
| Website | www |
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Salem (pronounced [seːlam] ⓘ) is a major city in Salem district, located on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu river in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu surrounded by mountains. Salem is the fifth largest urban agglomeration in the state, and the third largest metropolitan region. The city is 124 km2 (48 sq mi) large.