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Choglamsar, India

Ladakh · India

Choglamsar is a small city in Ladakh, India with a population of 10,754. Elevation: 10,610 ft (3,234 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
10,754 Population 41/sq mi density
10,610 ft Elevation 3,234 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
4.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,600 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$1,600 median income, 10.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,754
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density41/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,600
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty12.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units4,302
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain4.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation10,610 ft (3,234 m)
Population10,754
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation10,610 ft (3,234 m)
Coordinates34.1116°, 77.5879°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLadakh
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation4.5 inches (115 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$1,600
Median Age26.0 years

About Choglamsar

Choglamsar is a small city in India (Ladakh) with a population of 10,754. The city sits at an elevation of 10,610 feet (3,234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Choglamsar has a population of 10,754 with a density of 41 people per square mile, spread across 263.5 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,754
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
263.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Choglamsar vs India Average

The median household income in Choglamsar is $1,600, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $29, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 194 business establishments.

Income: Choglamsar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,600
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,500
Avg Weekly Wage$29

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above India avg
Establishments (County)194

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Choglamsar is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,302 total housing units in the city. 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden27.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,302

Property Tax

Climate in Choglamsar

Choglamsar has an average annual temperature of -3.9°C (25°F). The hottest month is Aug (9.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 470 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -17.9°C / -0°F -35.2° / -5.1° 54.5
Feb -16.9°C / 2°F -36° / -4.1° 38.8
Mar -11.7°C / 11°F -30° / -0.4° 56.2
Apr -5°C / 23°F -19.8° / 4.9° 49.1
May 0.4°C / 33°F -9.7° / 10.5° 34.5
Jun 4.8°C / 41°F -4° / 16.9° 25.4
Jul 9.6°C / 49°F -0.4° / 21.2° 57.1
Aug 9.7°C / 49°F -0.6° / 20.2° 45.1
Sep 5.8°C / 43°F -4.4° / 18° 29.7
Oct -1.7°C / 29°F -12.5° / 11° 20.9
Nov -9°C / 16°F -24.9° / 3.7° 35.2
Dec -15.5°C / 4°F -30.9° / -2.7° 23.3
Choglamsar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,610 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below India avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,610 ft (3,234 m)
Area263.5 sq mi (682.5 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates34.1116°N, 77.5879°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.5"
88% below India avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.55"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on May 2, 2025.

Nov 19, 1996 130 km ENE of Thang, India M6.9 146 km
Oct 21, 2013 52 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 144 km
Jun 19, 2000 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M5.4 127 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 146 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 132 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 127 km
Nov 19, 1996 101 km ENE of Thang, India M5.0 127 km
Nov 19, 1996 89 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 137 km
Jun 28, 2021 60 km ENE of Leh, India M4.8 61 km
Nov 21, 1996 124 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 137 km
Feb 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Kargil, India M4.7 132 km
May 27, 1997 eastern Kashmir M4.7 7 km
Oct 13, 2000 81 km ENE of Thang, India M4.7 127 km
Jan 8, 2000 91 km ENE of Leh, India M4.7 94 km
Feb 7, 1990 52 km ESE of Kargil, India M4.6 91 km
Nov 23, 1996 68 km ENE of Thang, India M4.6 108 km
Apr 18, 2017 Kashmir-India border region M4.6 109 km
Feb 25, 1991 147 km ENE of Leh, India M4.6 150 km
May 29, 1999 83 km NE of Thang, India M4.6 144 km
Oct 19, 2017 50 km ENE of Kishtw?r, India M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in

Choglamsar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and November the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Choglamsar

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rigjung Public School — — — —
Shey Government School — — — —
Druk White Lotus School — — — —
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya — — — —
Kendriya Vidyalaya Leh — — — —
Doctor Hermann Gmeiner Hall — — — —
Mahabodhi Residential School — — — —
Tibetan SOS Children's Village — — — —
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Museums in Choglamsar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Central Asian Museum
Ladakh House
Ladakh Rocks & Minerals museum
Thiksey Museum

Libraries in Choglamsar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chispay Tolop Khang Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Choglamsar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dry Fruit Market
Fruit & vegetable market
G K Tibetan Handicraft Market
KiguTak Market
Lhasa Tibetan Market & Restaurant
Moti Market
Tibetan refugee market
Tibetan Refugee Market
Tibetian Market
Tibetian Market Main Bazaar
Veg & Fruit Market

Hotels in Choglamsar

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chamba Hotel
Hotel Kartok

Restaurants in Choglamsar

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chamba Restaurant
Chamba Restaurant
Kathi Junction Rolls
Mahabodhi Guest House
Shangrila

Cafes in Choglamsar

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Juice Bar

Monuments in Choglamsar

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5 Gompas
Buddha

Castles in Choglamsar

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shey Palace
Stok Palace

Gas Stations in Choglamsar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil

Airports Near Choglamsar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee AirportIXLMedium Airport
Thoise Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Choglamsar

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
1000 arms Chenrezig Tample
Ancient Stupas field
Ayu Gompa
Central Institute Of Buddhist Studies
Karma Dupgyud Choeling Monastery
Large Prayer Wheel
Mani-wall
Mani-wall
Mani-wall
Naropa Photang
Saboo Gompa
Sambodhi Retreat Centre
SH Hamdan Masjid
Stok Buddha
Stok Gompa
Thiksey Gompa
Yungdrung Lhatse Bön Gonpa
Zhangsdog Palri

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 Choglamsar

What is the population of Choglamsar?

Choglamsar has a population of 10,754 residents and is located in India. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 263.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Choglamsar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,600, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Choglamsar?

Choglamsar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.5 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Choglamsar?

The job market in Choglamsar faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 194 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Choglamsar?

The median home value in Choglamsar is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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