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Understanding The City

Faculty of Planning, Foundation Studio 2020

Chennai

Tamil Nadu

Administrative Body

Greater Chennai Corporation

Total Solid Waste Generated ( Tons/Day )

Data Source : Census 2011, Primary Surveys & Secondary Sources

Residential Housing Stock ( in thousands )

10.87

5400

Disclaimer : These figures are obtained from multiple sources, a small margin of error is possible . 

1003

Total Water Supply ( MLD )

18.17

Total Workers ( City, Urban ) ( in lakhs )

Population Density ( in PPH )

City Population ( in Lakhs )

426

Spatial Extent ( in sq.km )

109

46.5

Percentage of Slum Households

%

27

Precincts

The following precincts of this city was studied as part of this studio. Each precinct is 1 square kilometer or 100 hectares in area. 

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