Yanam was a French colony for 200 years.
 Though it was official language of French India (16731954), its official language status was preserved by Trait de Cession (Treaty of Cession) signed by India and France on 28 May 1956 and Pondicherry assembly resolution in 1963
In early 20th century, Bezawada Bapa Naidou was Mayor of Yanam

