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Margherita, India

Assam · India

Margherita is a small city in Assam, India with a population of 26,914. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
26,914 Population 40/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
103.3 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

Population26,914
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density40/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units10,766
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain103.3 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population26,914
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates27.2848°, 95.6680°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation103.3 inches (2,623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Margherita

Margherita is a small city in India (Assam) with a population of 26,914. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Margherita has a population of 26,914 with a density of 40 people per square mile, spread across 680.6 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

26,914
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
680.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Margherita vs India Average

The median household income in Margherita 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 484 business establishments.

Income: Margherita 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)484

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Margherita 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 10,766 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 Units10,766

Property Tax

Climate in Margherita

Margherita has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 8.5° / 26.2° 20.7
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 9.4° / 30.4° 60.7
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 13° / 33.4° 82.5
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 17.6° / 36.6° 182.7
May 27.6°C / 82°F 19.3° / 39° 321.1
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 38.4° 591.8
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 24.1° / 38.9° 546.2
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 23.9° / 39.4° 390.8
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 22.9° / 39.1° 299.4
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 18° / 36.7° 199.5
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 14° / 32.8° 10.6
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 9.8° / 27.5° 12.3
Margherita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above India avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area680.6 sq mi (1,762.8 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates27.2848°N, 95.6680°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 21.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 9, 2025.

May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 118 km
Aug 2, 2012 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India M5.1 147 km
Dec 12, 1995 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India M5.1 62 km
May 22, 2023 76 km NNE of Sarupathar, India M5.0 142 km
Feb 10, 2019 68 km SSE of Tezu, India M5.0 69 km
Jan 28, 1991 53 km ESE of Tuensang, India M5.0 145 km
Feb 3, 2005 75 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 129 km
Nov 21, 1991 60 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 105 km
May 30, 1995 15 km S of Margherita, India M4.9 16 km
Jul 7, 2008 60 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 150 km
Mar 23, 2005 50 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 139 km
May 11, 1991 63 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 108 km
Jun 2, 2018 107 km SSE of Hayuliang, India M4.9 131 km
Jun 14, 2005 89 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 135 km
Apr 30, 2015 3 km SW of Tuensang, India M4.8 145 km
May 24, 1990 46 km S of Khonsa, India M4.8 78 km
Feb 14, 2011 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India M4.8 146 km
Jun 28, 2004 51 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.7 114 km
Jul 29, 2003 80 km W of Sarupathar, India M4.7 124 km
Sep 1, 1993 83 km SE of Hayuliang, India M4.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 221 km
1991 Unnamed Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
May 76°F (25°C) 11.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 21.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 19.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Driest

Margherita has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 59°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.6") and December the driest (0.8").

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Farmers Markets in Margherita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Segunbari Tiniali

Hotels in Margherita

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Moon Hotel

Train Stations in Margherita

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Margherita

Bus Stations in Margherita

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #6934229532

Gas Stations in Margherita

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #4192839853

Airports Near Margherita

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dibrugarh AirportDIBMedium Airport
Chabua Air Force Station—Small Airport
Dinjan Airfield—Small Airport
Shinbweyang Airport—Small Airport
Sookerating (Doomdooma) Airport—Small Airport
Tezu AirportTEISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Margherita

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pawaimukh Buddhist Temple

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 Margherita

What is the population of Margherita?

Margherita has a population of 26,914 residents and is located in India. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 680.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Margherita 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 Margherita?

Margherita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 103.3 inches.

How is the job market in Margherita?

The unemployment rate in Margherita 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 484 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Margherita?

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

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