[8] Nandalur[9] is an important Buddhist site in the district, along with Tallapaka, Rajampeta, Konduru, and Khazipeta.
Annamayya district is located in the extreme southwestern part of Andhra Pradesh, within the geographical coordinates of 13° 19’ 55” to 14° 42’ 32” northern latitude and 78° 18’ 55” to 79° 20’ 26” eastern longitude.
The bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) and Madras langur are commonly found in the area.
The average annual rainfall is 743.7 mm, generally increasing from the northwest to the southeast of the district.
The major crops include paddy, groundnut, sunflower, cotton, and betel leaves.
The main horticultural crops are mango, papaya, banana, lemon, and sweet orange.
Additionally, the proposed NH 370, which will connect Nellore to Ananthapuram (Nellore–Rapur–Rajampet–Rayachoti–Kadiri–Ananthapuram), is currently under planning and will also pass through the district.
[18] Rishi Valley School, founded by Jiddu Krishnamurti, is known for developing the popular multi-grade teaching methodology.
Volcanogenic bedded barytes located at Mangampet in the Obulavaripalle mandal have been declared a geo-heritage site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for their protection, maintenance, promotion, and enhancement of geotourism.
[23][24][25] 1.Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, former Chief Minister United Andhra Pradesh 2.Kiran Abbavaram, Tollywood actor 3.Harishankar Reddy, played for CSK in the IPL 4.Bindu Madhavi, Tamil actress 5.Jiddu Krishnamurthy, Indian philosopher CPO (2022).