It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai District and Paandya Naadu, the third largest city in Tamil Nadu and 44th most populated city in India.
Iyinhloko-dolobha yamasiko eTamil Nadu kanye nendlunkulu yezokuphatha yeSifunda saseMadurai, idolobha lesithathu ngobukhulu eTamil Nadu kanye nedolobha lama-44 elinabantu abaningi eNdiya.