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Chennai, though being the smallest
metropolitan city of India is quite comparable in area. The
metropolitan area, which is about 1,177 square kilometers, is
greater than that of the city area, 174 square kilometres. The
metropolitan area encompasses the three districts - Chennai,
Kanchipuram and Thiruvalluvar. The city has been divided into five
talukas which are Egmore - Nungambakkam, George Town - Tondiarpet,
Mamballam - Triplicane, Perambur - Purasawallakam. However, for
references and clear understanding the metropolis has been
categorized as North, South, West, Central and Around (East is left
out and is marked by the sea). The regions falling in West and South
are better known for their residential places. Chennai Central is a
popular commercial centre and the North an industrial centre. There
are many satellite towns some of which have been mentioned in the
Around section. Mammalapuram (Mahabalipuram), Chengalpattu,
Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Sri Perumpudur and Arakkonam constitute as
satellite towns.
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