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Kwakta, India

Manipur · India

Kwakta is a small city in Manipur, India with a population of 8,579. Elevation: 2,615 ft (797 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
8,579 Population 100/sq mi density
2,615 ft Elevation 797 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
89.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 8.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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About Kwakta

Kwakta is a town and a Municipal Council in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of Manipur. It is in the Moirang subdivision, between the town of Moirang and the Kuki-dominated villages such as Kangvai and Torbung. It has a population of about 8,000 people, mainly Meitei Pangals (Muslims).

People

Population8,579
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density100/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty17.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units3,432
Rent Burden28.5%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain89.3 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Population8,579
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Coordinates24.4482°, 93.7302°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceManipur
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation89.3 inches (2,268 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.5 years

About Kwakta

Kwakta is a small city in India (Manipur) with a population of 8,579. The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet (797 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kwakta has a population of 8,579 with a density of 100 people per square mile, spread across 85.4 square miles. The median age is 25.5 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,579
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
25.5yrs
Median Age
34% below India avg
85.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kwakta vs India Average

The median household income in Kwakta is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 154 business establishments.

Income: Kwakta vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above India avg
Poverty Rate17.5%
41% above India avg
Establishments (County)154

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kwakta 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 3,432 total housing units in the city. 28.5% 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 Burden28.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,432

Property Tax

Kwakta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above India avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Area85.4 sq mi (221.2 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates24.4482°N, 93.7302°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.3"
135% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 19.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

465 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 3, 2016 29 km W of Imph?l, India M6.7 40 km
Feb 4, 2011 62 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.2 98 km
Sep 3, 2009 67 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.9 96 km
Apr 15, 1992 89 km NE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.7 119 km
Jan 7, 2018 86 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.6 123 km
May 11, 2006 38 km SSW of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.6 140 km
Oct 11, 2000 52 km ENE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.6 132 km
Apr 5, 1999 29 km WNW of Imph?l, India M5.6 51 km
Dec 29, 2009 79 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.6 110 km
Aug 11, 2009 79 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.5 109 km
Dec 4, 1991 47 km SE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.5 55 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 110 km
Oct 16, 1998 30 km ENE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.4 125 km
Dec 20, 1991 12 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.4 70 km
May 29, 2024 29 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.4 140 km
May 11, 1991 10 km SSE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.4 22 km
Mar 5, 2025 64 km E of Wāngjing, India M5.4 98 km
Aug 22, 2025 30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 128 km
Jul 31, 1997 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India M5.3 85 km
Apr 10, 2001 99 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 1 264 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 47 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 153 km
1994 Unnamed Category 1 272 km
1991 Unnamed Category 4 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 19.8 in Warmest, Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 16.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 15.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 10.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 8.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest

Kwakta has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 89.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.8") and December the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Kwakta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
INA Museum

Airports Near Kwakta

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bir Tikendrajit International AirportIMFLarge 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 Kwakta

What is the population of Kwakta?

Kwakta has a population of 8,579 residents and is located in India. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 85.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kwakta 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 Kwakta?

Kwakta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 89.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kwakta?

The job market in Kwakta faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 154 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kwakta?

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

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