Chennai vs Mumbai City
Tamil Nadu · Maharashtra
| Metric | Chennai | Mumbai City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,46,732 (46.5 lakh) | 30,85,411 (30.9 lakh) |
| Area | 174 km² | — |
| Density | 26,705 / km² | — |
| Headquarters | Chennai | Mumbai |
| Established | — | — |
| Native name | சென்னை | मुंबई |
| Opportunities | 1 | 1 |
| Resource atoms | 4 | — |
Chennai
Chennai is Tamil Nadu's capital and South India's automotive capital — the so-called "Detroit of Asia" — with Hyundai, Renault-Nissan, Daimler, Royal Enfield, and Mahindra all having major plants in or adjacent to the metro. Beyond automotive, Chennai is one of India's three largest IT/ITES hubs (after Bangalore + Hyderabad), a healthcare destination (Apollo, MIOT, Fortis Malar), and the anchor of the Chennai Port + Ennore (Kamarajar) Port + Kattupalli Port logistics complex.
Mumbai City
Mumbai City district is a district of Maharashtra in Konkan Division, India. As a city district, it has no headquarters or subdivisions. It, along with the Mumbai Suburban District, makes up the metropolis of Mumbai. This area is called the "Island City" or South Mumbai or Old Mumbai. It occupies the southern tip of Salsette Island and extends from Colaba in the south to Mahim and Sion in the north. The city has an area of 157 km2 (61 sq mi) and a population of 3,085,411.