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Ghogha, India

Gujarat · India

Ghogha is a small city in Gujarat, India with a population of 12,208. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,208 Population 50/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$22,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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About Ghogha

Ghogha is a census town in Bhavnagar district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is situated on the mid-western bank of the Gulf of Khambhat. It was an important historical commercial port on the Arabian Sea until the development of nearby Bhavnagar in the nineteenth century.

People

Population12,208
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density50/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$3,100
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$22,000
Rent$55
Housing Units4,883
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population12,208
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates21.6881°, 72.2763°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (600 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age28.5 years

About Ghogha

Ghogha is a small city in India (Gujarat) with a population of 12,208. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Ghogha has a population of 12,208 with a density of 50 people per square mile, spread across 245.7 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,208
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
245.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ghogha vs India Average

The median household income in Ghogha is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $60, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 220 business establishments.

Income: Ghogha vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,100
Avg Weekly Wage$60

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)220

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ghogha is $22,000, 92% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,883 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,000
92% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,883

Property Tax

Climate in Ghogha

Ghogha has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (21.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1333 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.3° 0.1
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 15.8° / 32.1° 0.0
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 19.4° / 35.3° 3.5
Apr 30.7°C / 87°F 24.2° / 38.2° 2.3
May 31.8°C / 89°F 26.8° / 38.3° 19.4
Jun 30.5°C / 87°F 27.9° / 34.9° 196.5
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 26.8° / 31.5° 407.9
Aug 28°C / 82°F 26° / 30.9° 322.5
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 26° / 30.8° 309.4
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 23.2° / 31.5° 49.3
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 19.4° / 30.8° 11.1
Dec 22.6°C / 73°F 15.4° / 28.5° 11.1
Ghogha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area245.7 sq mi (636.3 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates21.6881°N, 72.2763°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2021.

Aug 24, 1993 36 km ESE of Delv?da, India M5.0 150 km
Aug 13, 2000 6 km NW of Chal?la, India M4.7 122 km
Nov 17, 1996 8 km E of Kosamba, India M4.2 83 km
May 16, 2021 41 km S of R?jula, India M4.1 141 km
Jul 17, 2016 12 km SSW of Gariadhar, India M4.1 80 km
Jul 16, 2020 20 km E of R?jkot, India M4.1 147 km
Dec 31, 1993 12 km SW of Surat, India M3.8 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 84 km
1998 Unnamed Category 2 273 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 217 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 37 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 4.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 83°F (29°C) 4.5 in
October 83°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Ghogha has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 68°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Ghogha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barton Library0.0
District Library0.0

Hotels in Ghogha

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vraj Vihar Hotel & Restaurant

Airports Near Ghogha

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Surat International AirportSTVLarge Airport
Bhavnagar AirportBHUMedium Airport

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 Ghogha

What is the population of Ghogha?

Ghogha has a population of 12,208 residents and is located in India. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 245.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ghogha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $22,000 (92% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ghogha?

Ghogha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ghogha?

Ghogha has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $60. There are 220 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ghogha?

The median home value in Ghogha is $22,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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