Meenambakkam
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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Article · Español
Meenambakkam es una ciudad y nagar Panchayat situada en el distrito de Chennai en el estado de Tamil Nadu (India). Su población es de 24334 habitantes (2011). Se encuentra a 17 km de Chennai y a 59 km de Kanchipuram.
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