Longding, India

Arunachal Pradesh · India

Longding is a small town in Arunachal Pradesh, India with a population of 4,234. Elevation: 2,720 ft (829 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,234 Population 45/sq mi density
2,720 ft Elevation 829 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
97.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Longding

Longding

Longding district (Pron:/lɒŋˈdɪŋ/) is one of the 20 administrative districts of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. It was carved out of the south-western portion of the Tirap District. The district shares its boundary to the south and south-east with the country of Myanmar. Its boundary to the west and the north are shared with the Indian states of Nagaland and Assam, respectively. Towards the north-east is the Tirap District from which the district was carved out in 2012.
The district has a population of around 60000 and an area of roughly 1200 square kilometers. Longding has a pleasant climate throughout the year. Due to its hilly terrain, the temperature ranges from 15C to 30C in summers).

People

Population4,234
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain97.2 in/yr
Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Population4,234
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Coordinates26.8841°, 95.3195°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceArunachal Pradesh
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.2 inches (2,470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Longding

Longding is a small town in India (Arunachal Pradesh) with a population of 4,234. The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet (829 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Longding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above India avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Area94.2 sq mi (244.1 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates26.8841°N, 95.3195°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.2"
156% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 11, 2025.

May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 83 km
Aug 2, 2012 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India M5.1 132 km
Dec 12, 1995 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India M5.1 73 km
Feb 10, 2019 68 km SSE of Tezu, India M5.0 115 km
Jan 28, 1991 53 km ESE of Tuensang, India M5.0 95 km
Nov 21, 1991 60 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 115 km
Jul 7, 2008 60 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 101 km
May 11, 1991 63 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 103 km
Mar 23, 2005 50 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 90 km
May 30, 1995 15 km S of Margherita, India M4.9 44 km
Feb 3, 2005 75 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 88 km
Jun 14, 2005 89 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 98 km
Apr 30, 2015 3 km SW of Tuensang, India M4.8 88 km
Feb 24, 2009 21 km SE of Zunheboto, India M4.8 133 km
May 5, 1994 91 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.8 115 km
Feb 11, 2022 34 km WSW of Sarupathar, India M4.8 147 km
Feb 14, 2011 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India M4.8 132 km
Feb 10, 2012 5 km N of Wokha, India M4.8 134 km
May 24, 1990 46 km S of Khonsa, India M4.8 38 km
Jun 25, 2007 16 km S of Wokha, India M4.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 166 km
1991 Unnamed Category 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 14.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 20.2 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 17.5 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest

Longding has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 58°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.2") and December the driest (0.6").

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Libraries in Longding

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library Khonsa0.0

Farmers Markets in Longding

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Phukan market
Spk Daily Market

Airports Near Longding

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dibrugarh AirportDIBMedium Airport
Chabua Air Force Station-Small Airport
Dinjan Airfield-Small Airport
Sookerating (Doomdooma) Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Longding

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wanu Catholic Church

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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Longding has a population of 4,234 residents and is located in India. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 94.2 square miles.

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Longding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 97.2 inches.

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