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Mokokchūng, India

Nagaland · India

Mokokchūng is a mid-size city in Nagaland, India with a population of 35,913. Elevation: 4,101 ft (1,250 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
35,913 Population 319/sq mi density
4,101 ft Elevation 1,250 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
79.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,700 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,700 median income, 12.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$11,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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People

Population35,913
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density319/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,700
Per Capita$1,550
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty16.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$11,000
Rent$35
Housing Units14,365
Rent Burden28.3%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain79.9 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Population35,913
Population Density319 / sq mi
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Coordinates26.3248°, 94.5183°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceNagaland
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation79.9 inches (2,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,700
Median Age25.0 years

About Mokokchūng

Mokokchūng is a mid-size city in India (Nagaland) with a population of 35,913. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet (1,250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mokokchūng has a population of 35,913 with a density of 319 people per square mile, spread across 112.6 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

35,913
Total Population
319
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
112.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mokokchūng vs India Average

The median household income in Mokokchūng is $1,700, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,550 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $30, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 646 business establishments.

Income: Mokokchūng vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,700
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,550
Avg Weekly Wage$30

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above India avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above India avg
Establishments (County)646

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mokokchūng is $11,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 14,365 total housing units in the city. 28.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, 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$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.3%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units14,365

Property Tax

Climate in Mokokchūng

Mokokchūng has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1890 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.1°C / 59°F 7.3° / 24.4° 14.2
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 8.5° / 26.2° 34.3
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 11.8° / 31.6° 54.9
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 16.4° / 34.2° 138.3
May 26.3°C / 79°F 18.9° / 35.5° 236.7
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 21.3° / 34.5° 361.9
Jul 27.5°C / 82°F 22.4° / 35.5° 360.6
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 22.1° / 35.8° 270.7
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 35.5° 239.0
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 17.6° / 33.2° 158.2
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 13.3° / 28.7° 12.0
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 9.2° / 25° 9.8
Mokokchūng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area112.6 sq mi (291.7 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates26.3248°N, 94.5183°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 11, 2025.

Jan 9, 2013 66 km SE of Phek, India M5.8 123 km
Jul 1, 2012 21 km ESE of Phek, India M5.6 83 km
Nov 6, 2013 24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India M5.4 88 km
Aug 30, 2009 74 km SE of Phek, India M5.3 130 km
Apr 30, 1990 36 km SW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.3 120 km
Jun 23, 1991 Assam, India M5.3 137 km
Mar 25, 2005 40 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 100 km
Jul 14, 2012 26 km S of Phek, India M5.2 100 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 120 km
May 9, 1995 77 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 132 km
Mar 4, 2017 55 km SSE of Phek, India M5.1 127 km
Apr 4, 2019 25 km SSW of Phek, India M5.1 98 km
Jan 28, 1991 53 km ESE of Tuensang, India M5.0 84 km
Dec 2, 1998 34 km SSW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.0 102 km
Mar 23, 2005 50 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 81 km
May 30, 1995 15 km S of Margherita, India M4.9 145 km
Jun 14, 2005 89 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 120 km
Jul 7, 2008 60 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 90 km
Feb 3, 2005 75 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 107 km
Jun 25, 2007 16 km S of Wokha, India M4.8 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 94 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 8.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 12.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 16.5 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 16.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest

Mokokchūng has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Mokokchūng

Institution Type Founded Website
Clark Theological College College
People's College College

Schools in Mokokchūng

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
N I Jamir Govt High School
Goernment High School, Longmisa
School Ground
Mountain Home School
Clark Memorial Higher Secondary School
Government High School
Government School
Teachers Colony School
LP School
Edith Douglas Higher Secondary School
Mountain Home School
Baptist English School
Hills Night High School
Bethesda Institude
Town Higher Secondary School
Jubilee Memorial School
Model Higher Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Mokokchūng

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mokokchūng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MALT Museum

Libraries in Mokokchūng

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mokokchūng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
New Market
Yongpang Market

Hotels in Mokokchūng

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metsuben Resort
Whispering Winds

Cafes in Mokokchūng

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Marcado

Theatres in Mokokchūng

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium

Theme Parks in Mokokchūng

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sungkotenem Park

Clinics in Mokokchūng

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woodland Nursing Home

Veterinaries in Mokokchūng

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jawan Bazar

Bus Stations in Mokokchūng

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mopungchucket, Impur station
NST Bus Station
NST counter

Gas Stations in Mokokchūng

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOC
ESSAR
IOC
NRL

Banks in Mokokchūng

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allahabad Bank
Axis Bank
Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
HDFC
ICICI
IDBI Bank
Nagaland Rural Bank
Nagaland State Cooperative Bank
SBI Main Branch
SBI Regional Office
State Bank of India

Airports Near Mokokchūng

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dimapur AirportDMUMedium Airport
Jorhat AirportJRHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Mokokchūng

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mokokchung Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mokokchūng

33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aongza Fellowship Church
Chapel
Chuchuyimpang Baptist Church
Durga Mandir
Impur Church
Kichutip Fellowship Church
Kumlong Baptist Church
Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
Longmisa Baptis Church
Lotha Baptist Church
Medical Fellowship Church
Mizo Church
Mokokchung Compound Baptist Church
Mokokchung Compound Church
Mokokchung Village Church
Mopungchukit Baptist Church
Mosque
Nagaland Christian Revival Church
Nepali Church
Pentecostal Church
Phom Church
Police Church
Salangtem Fellowship Church
Sangtam Baptist Church
Shiv Mandir
Sungratsu Church
Tenyimia Church
Tsusapang Baptist Church
Ungma Baptist Church
Union Church
Union Church
Unit Church
Yimyu Baptist 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mokokchūng

What is the population of Mokokchūng?

Mokokchūng has a population of 35,913 residents and is located in India. The population density is 319 people per square mile, spread across 112.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mokokchūng expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,700, 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 $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mokokchūng?

Mokokchūng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches.

How is the job market in Mokokchūng?

The job market in Mokokchūng faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $30. There are 646 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mokokchūng?

The median home value in Mokokchūng is $11,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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