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Mawlai-Mawïong, India

Meghalaya · India

Mawlai-Mawïong is a mid-size city in Meghalaya, India with a population of 55,012. Elevation: 3,990 ft (1,216 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
55,012 Population 192/sq mi density
3,990 ft Elevation 1,216 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
140.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,600 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,600 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$11,000 home value, $32/mo rent

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People

Population55,012
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density192/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,600
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$11,000
Rent$32
Housing Units22,005
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain140.3 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Population55,012
Population Density192 / sq mi
Elevation3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Coordinates25.6232°, 91.8818°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMeghalaya
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation140.3 inches (3,564 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,600
Median Age22.5 years

About Mawlai-Mawïong

Mawlai-Mawïong is a mid-size city in India (Meghalaya) with a population of 55,012. The city sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet (1,216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 140.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mawlai-Mawïong has a population of 55,012 with a density of 192 people per square mile, spread across 287.3 square miles. The median age is 22.5 years, 42% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

55,012
Total Population
192
People / sq mi
22.5yrs
Median Age
42% below India avg
287.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mawlai-Mawïong vs India Average

The median household income in Mawlai-Mawïong 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 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 990 business establishments.

Income: Mawlai-Mawïong 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

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above India avg
Establishments (County)990

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mawlai-Mawïong is $11,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $32 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 22,005 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$11,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$32
97% below India avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units22,005

Property Tax

Climate in Mawlai-Mawïong

Mawlai-Mawïong has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 4255 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.8°C / 51°F 2.2° / 20.4° 9.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 2.3° / 21.4° 27.2
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 6.8° / 25.3° 102.2
Apr 19.1°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26.9° 279.7
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.3° / 28° 633.6
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 17.7° / 27.9° 1,059.9
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 18.8° / 28.3° 798.2
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 18.2° / 28.4° 594.3
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17° / 28.2° 423.6
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 12.6° / 26.7° 309.0
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 7.4° / 23.9° 10.0
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 3.8° / 21° 7.5
Mawlai-Mawïong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 140.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above India avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Area287.3 sq mi (744.0 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates25.6232°N, 91.8818°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 140.3"
269% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 32.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 8, 1997 11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India M6.0 89 km
Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 141 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 144 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 147 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 118 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 88 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 81 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 140 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 138 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 71 km
Mar 2, 2013 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India M5.2 111 km
Jan 23, 2023 12 km NE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 146 km
Feb 22, 1990 19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 144 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 132 km
Feb 15, 2005 9 km W of L?la, India M5.0 136 km
Jun 16, 2023 India-Bangladesh border region M5.0 100 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 135 km
Dec 29, 1990 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 131 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 119 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sidr (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Sidr Category 1 260 km
1997 Unnamed Category 2 205 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 209 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 16.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 31.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 32.7 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 20.0 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 15.8 in
October 65°F (19°C) 10.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Driest

Mawlai-Mawïong has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 140.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (32.7") and December the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kendriya Vidyalaya (NEHU) — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mawlai-Mawïong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mawlai-Mawïong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brookside Bunglow Rabindranath Tagore Museum
Butterfly museum
Don Bosco Museum
Ever Living Museum
State Museum

Libraries in Mawlai-Mawïong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NEHU Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mawlai-Mawïong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jail Road Market
Laitumkhrah Bazar

Hotels in Mawlai-Mawïong

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orchid Lake Resort
Ri Kynjai
RJ Homestay
Sylvan Horizon

Restaurants in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Hills

Cafes in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chill Out Cafe

Clinics in Mawlai-Mawïong

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barapani St. Dispensary
Nehu Clinic

Veterinaries in Mawlai-Mawïong

7 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Shillong modern abattoir

Bus Stations in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ISBT

Gas Stations in Mawlai-Mawïong

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Mawlai-Mawïong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mawlai-Mawïong

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportGAULarge Airport
Osmany International AirportZYLLarge Airport
Shillong AirportSHLMedium Airport

Post Offices in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
INDIA POST

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mawlai-Mawïong

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shiv Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Things to See Near Mawlai-Mawïong

6 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Khasi Tribe Megalyth Stoner Structures 1200BC
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Shillong
  • • Sohpetbneng
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Beadon Bishop Viewpoint
  • • Shillong Peak View Point
  • • Sweet Falls View Point

🇮🇳 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 Mawlai-Mawïong

What is the population of Mawlai-Mawïong?

Mawlai-Mawïong has a population of 55,012 residents and is located in India. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 287.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 22.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mawlai-Mawïong expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,600, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $11,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $32 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mawlai-Mawïong?

Mawlai-Mawïong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 140.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mawlai-Mawïong?

The unemployment rate in Mawlai-Mawïong is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 990 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mawlai-Mawïong?

The median home value in Mawlai-Mawïong is $11,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $32.

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