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Chābua, India

Assam · India

Chābua is a small city in Assam, India with a population of 8,966. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
8,966 Population 30/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
101.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,966
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density30/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units3,586
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain101.2 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population8,966
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates27.4825°, 95.1745°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation101.2 inches (2,571 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Chābua

Chābua is a small city in India (Assam) with a population of 8,966. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Chābua has a population of 8,966 with a density of 30 people per square mile, spread across 303.9 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,966
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
303.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chābua vs India Average

The median household income in Chābua is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 161 business establishments.

Income: Chābua vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)161

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chābua is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,586 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,586

Property Tax

Climate in Chābua

Chābua has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2528 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 10.2° / 23.5° 29.0
Feb 19°C / 66°F 13.2° / 24.9° 53.8
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.2° 114.6
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 19.1° / 28.6° 207.3
May 25.9°C / 79°F 22.1° / 29.7° 334.8
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.4° 424.2
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.4° 489.1
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.9° 386.9
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.4° 330.2
Oct 26°C / 79°F 21.1° / 30.8° 129.1
Nov 21.9°C / 71°F 15.8° / 28° 18.6
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 11.9° / 25° 10.0
Chābua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area303.9 sq mi (787.2 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates27.4825°N, 95.1745°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.2"
166% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 31, 2024.

Apr 23, 2019 22 km SE of Shi Yomi, India M5.9 119 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 150 km
Dec 12, 1995 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India M5.1 112 km
Feb 10, 2019 68 km SSE of Tezu, India M5.0 119 km
May 30, 1995 15 km S of Margherita, India M4.9 61 km
May 24, 1990 46 km S of Khonsa, India M4.8 104 km
Apr 30, 2015 3 km SW of Tuensang, India M4.8 143 km
Aug 26, 2019 75 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.7 146 km
Sep 8, 1992 64 km NNE of Along, India M4.7 139 km
Apr 20, 1992 18 km ESE of Mon, India M4.6 90 km
Sep 2, 2016 52 km NNE of Along, India M4.6 129 km
Jan 12, 2017 47 km SE of Mon, India M4.5 121 km
Apr 12, 1993 Arunachal Pradesh, India M4.5 137 km
Aug 31, 2001 55 km SE of Khonsa, India M4.5 120 km
Mar 31, 2024 82 km NNW of Tezu, India M4.5 147 km
Jan 4, 1994 80 km SSE of Khonsa, India M4.5 145 km
Apr 25, 1997 70 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.5 148 km
Jul 2, 2019 26 km NE of Silapathar, India M4.4 43 km
May 25, 2018 20 km NW of Mokokch?ng, India M4.4 139 km
Sep 13, 2022 71 km SE of Khonsa, India M4.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
April 74°F (24°C) 9.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 14.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 19.6 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 14.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest

Chābua has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.6") and December the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Chābua

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Industrial Technical Institute
Little Angel School
North Eastern Engineering Institute ITI Chabua
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Radio Stations near Chābua

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Chābua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Railway Heritage Park & Museum

Libraries in Chābua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library0.0
Duliajan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chābua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily Bazaar

Train Stations in Chābua

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chabua
Dikom

Stadiums & Teams in Chābua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chābua

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Along AirportIXVMedium Airport
Dibrugarh AirportDIBMedium Airport
Chabua Air Force StationSmall Airport
Dinjan AirfieldSmall Airport
Pasighat AirportIXTSmall Airport
Sookerating (Doomdooma) AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chābua

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chabua Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chābua

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints' Church
দুর্গা মন্দির

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chābua

What is the population of Chābua?

Chābua has a population of 8,966 residents and is located in India. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 303.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chābua expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chābua?

Chābua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.2 inches.

How is the job market in Chābua?

The unemployment rate in Chābua is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 161 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chābua?

The median home value in Chābua is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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