Meenambakkam
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Meenambakkam is a southern neighbourhood of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is home to Chennai International Airport, the Airports Authority of India regional office, and the DGQA Complex. It was under the reign of the Pallava kingdom. The name Meenambakkam signifies that it is a settlement near the coast. Pakkam means a settlement near to the coast. Meenambakkam was cherished with lakes, ponds and borderlines the Adyar river. This makes it a rich source of fishes. Hence the name Meenambakkam was coined.
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Grand Southern Trunk Road, St. Thomas Mount Cantonment Ward 159 (Zone 12 Alandur)
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| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N 12.9875 ° | E 80.1753 ° |
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Grand Southern Trunk Road
600027 St. Thomas Mount Cantonment, Ward 159 (Zone 12 Alandur)
Tamil Nadu, India
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