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Namchi, India

Sikkim · India

Namchi is a small city in Sikkim, India with a population of 12,190. Elevation: 4,682 ft (1,427 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,190 Population 93/sq mi density
4,682 ft Elevation 1,427 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
134.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,190
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density93/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$4,200
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$18,000
Rent$40
Housing Units4,876
Rent Burden26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain134.5 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Population12,190
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Coordinates27.1649°, 88.3638°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceSikkim
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation134.5 inches (3,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age27.5 years

About Namchi

Namchi is a small city in India (Sikkim) with a population of 12,190. The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet (1,427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 134.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Namchi has a population of 12,190 with a density of 93 people per square mile, spread across 130.6 square miles. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,190
Total Population
93
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below India avg
130.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Namchi vs India Average

The median household income in Namchi is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $4,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $81, 94% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 219 business establishments.

Income: Namchi vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$4,200
Avg Weekly Wage$81

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above India avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below India avg
Establishments (County)219

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Namchi is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,876 total housing units in the city. 26.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.1%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,876

Property Tax

Climate in Namchi

Namchi has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jun (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2416 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.1°C / 52°F 4.3° / 20.1° 7.0
Feb 12.6°C / 55°F 4.8° / 22° 23.1
Mar 17°C / 63°F 8.3° / 27.3° 75.1
Apr 20.3°C / 68°F 11.8° / 30.1° 98.7
May 21.4°C / 70°F 14.7° / 29.8° 196.7
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 17.8° / 28.6° 494.5
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 19.3° / 27.5° 590.6
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28° 415.2
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 17.3° / 27° 388.8
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.8° 118.3
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 22.7° 1.8
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 5.6° / 20.2° 6.5
Namchi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 134.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above India avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Area130.6 sq mi (338.2 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates27.1649°N, 88.3638°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.5"
254% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 34.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 66 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 120 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 96 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 24 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 14 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 57 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 80 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 45 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 112 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 19 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 35 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 91 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 133 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 65 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 122 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 53 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 116 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 85 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 23 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 24.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 34.2 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 28.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 20.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest

Namchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 58°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 134.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (34.2") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Namchi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Namchi Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Namchi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Namchi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ava art gallery museum
Black Cat Museum (Indian Army)
Deshbandu Museum
Druk museum
Ghum railway museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Himalayan Tibet Museum
Lepcha Museum
Lepcha museum
Museum on third floor
Museum(Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary)
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Natural history museum
Sculpture Shed
Sikkim high court museum (frequently closed)

Libraries in Namchi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buddha Pāda Library0.0
Central LIbrary0.0
Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Namchi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dargon Market
Jorethang Market
Kisan Market
Open Market
Organic Vegetable market
Parkyong new market
Soreng Bazar

Hotels in Namchi

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Summit Sobralia Resort & Spa

Restaurants in Namchi

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Momo cafe
Rose Gardens & Restaurant
Rose Gardens & Restaurant
The box 1449

Cafes in Namchi

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crumbs N Whips Café/Bistro

Clinics in Namchi

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SubCentre, Turuk

Dentists in Namchi

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oral Health Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Namchi

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Prepaid taxi
SNT Bus Station GF

Banks in Namchi

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank
Indian Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Namchi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Namchi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Taplejung AirportTPJMedium Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Namchi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Namchi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Namchi

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baidyanātha Jyotirlinga
Bhīmasankara Jyotirlinga
Dwarka Mai Temple
Ghusmesvara Jyotirlinga
Guru Padmasambhava
Kedāresvara Jyotirlinga
Kirateshvara Mangkhim
Narvadeshwar shiv mandir
Ngadak Thupten Monastery
Omkāresvar Jyotirlinga
Sai Temple
Setubandha Rāmesvaram
Shirdi Sai Mandir
Shiva
Siddheshwara Dham, solophok, namchi
Small shrine
Sorek Church
Sri Nāgesvara Jyotirlinga
Sri Tryambakesvara Jyotirlinga
Tibetan Buddhist temple
Visvesvara Jyotirlinga

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 Namchi

What is the population of Namchi?

Namchi has a population of 12,190 residents and is located in India. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 130.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Namchi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Namchi?

Namchi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 134.5 inches.

How is the job market in Namchi?

The unemployment rate in Namchi is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $81. There are 219 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Namchi?

The median home value in Namchi is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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