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Nongthymmai, India

Meghalaya · India

Nongthymmai is a mid-size city in Meghalaya, India with a population of 38,004. Elevation: 5,171 ft (1,576 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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38,004 Population 132/sq mi density
5,171 ft Elevation 1,576 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
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Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$11,000 home value, $32/mo rent

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About Nongthymmai

Nongthymmai is a census town in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya.

People

Population38,004
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density132/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

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Home Value$11,000
Rent$32
Housing Units15,202
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain140.3 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Population38,004
Population Density132 / sq mi
Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Coordinates25.5637°, 91.9064°
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 Nongthymmai

Nongthymmai is a mid-size city in India (Meghalaya) with a population of 38,004. The city sits at an elevation of 5,171 feet (1,576 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.

Nongthymmai has a population of 38,004 with a density of 132 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

38,004
Total Population
132
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

Nongthymmai vs India Average

The median household income in Nongthymmai 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 684 business establishments.

Income: Nongthymmai 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)684

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nongthymmai 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 15,202 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 Units15,202

Property Tax

Climate in Nongthymmai

Nongthymmai 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
Nongthymmai 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 5,171 feet, a high-altitude location.

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

Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Area287.3 sq mi (744.0 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates25.5637°N, 91.9064°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

173 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 82 km
Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 146 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 140 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 120 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 93 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 74 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 143 km
Mar 2, 2013 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India M5.2 104 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 147 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 77 km
Jan 23, 2023 12 km NE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 140 km
Feb 22, 1990 19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 139 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 139 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 124 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 141 km
Feb 25, 1992 38 km NNW of Kar?mganj, India M5.0 52 km
Dec 29, 1990 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 135 km
Jun 16, 2023 India-Bangladesh border region M5.0 93 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 138 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 1 255 km
1997 Unnamed Category 2 199 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 202 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 251 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 1,542 130 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

Nongthymmai 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 Nongthymmai

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
S. Ferrando Memorial School
St. Xavier's Residential School
Auxilium High Secondary School
H. Elias Higher Secondary School
Mizo Modern School
Dinet Manik School
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Radio Stations near Nongthymmai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nongthymmai

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

Libraries in Nongthymmai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NEHU Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nongthymmai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jail Road Market
Laitumkhrah Bazar

Hotels in Nongthymmai

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landmark Hotel

Restaurants in Nongthymmai

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

By The Way
Kreva Burgers
Slice of Shillong
Southern Taste
The City Wok

Cafes in Nongthymmai

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lighthouse Cafe
Neef Bistro
Smoky Falls Coffee
The Cottage Cafe

Clinics in Nongthymmai

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. B Lyngdoh Clinic
Mohanam SN Ayurvedic Centre
Rynjah State Dispensary

Gas Stations in Nongthymmai

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #12465345801
IN #6975841829
IN #6975852124
IN #6975942519
IN #6975942528

Banks in Nongthymmai

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Nongthymmai

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Airports Near Nongthymmai

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Nongthymmai

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rynjah Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nongthymmai

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God M & A, Pohkseh
Divine Saviour Parish
Nongthymmai Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army Red Cross

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Nongthymmai

What is the population of Nongthymmai?

Nongthymmai has a population of 38,004 residents and is located in India. The population density is 132 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 Nongthymmai 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 Nongthymmai?

Nongthymmai 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 Nongthymmai?

The unemployment rate in Nongthymmai 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 684 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nongthymmai?

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

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