Meenambakkam

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Meenambakkam
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Coordinates: 12°59′15″N 80°10′31″E / 12.987500°N 80.175300°E / 12.987500; 80.175300
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Chennai district
Metro	Chennai
Elevation	41 m (135 ft)
Population  (2016)
• Total	24,334
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	600027
Vehicle registration	TN-22
Website	www.chennaicorporation.gov.in

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.