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Ponda, India

Goa · India

Ponda is a small city in Goa, India with a population of 22,664. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
22,664 Population 147/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
95.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$5,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$5,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $100/mo rent

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About Ponda

Ponda is a city and a municipal council in the South Goa District of Goa, India.

People

Population22,664
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density147/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$5,000
Per Capita$5,750
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty5.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$45,000
Rent$100
Housing Units9,066
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain95.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population22,664
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates15.4034°, 74.0152°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGoa
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation95.7 inches (2,431 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$5,000
Median Age32.5 years

About Ponda

Ponda is a small city in India (Goa) with a population of 22,664. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Ponda has a population of 22,664 with a density of 147 people per square mile, spread across 153.9 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,664
Total Population
147
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below India avg
153.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ponda vs India Average

The median household income in Ponda is $5,000, which is 93% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $5,750 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $111, 92% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 408 business establishments.

Income: Ponda vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$5,000
93% below India avg
Per Capita Income$5,750
Avg Weekly Wage$111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above India avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below India avg
Establishments (County)408

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ponda is $45,000, 84% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $100 (91% below the national average of $1,163). There are 9,066 total housing units in the city. 26.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$45,000
84% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$100
91% below India avg
Rent Burden26.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units9,066

Property Tax

Climate in Ponda

Ponda has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (30.1°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3010 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 20.1° / 32.6° 1.2
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 20.7° / 32.6° 0.1
Mar 28°C / 82°F 23.1° / 32.8° 3.4
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.5° 5.4
May 30.1°C / 86°F 26.3° / 33.9° 82.2
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.9° 861.2
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 24.3° / 29.4° 956.5
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.5° 583.2
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.2° 313.6
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24° / 32° 171.4
Nov 28°C / 82°F 22.6° / 33.5° 23.4
Dec 27°C / 81°F 20.8° / 33.3° 8.0
Ponda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 95.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area153.9 sq mi (398.6 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates15.4034°N, 74.0152°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.7"
152% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 42.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2017.

Jun 3, 2017 6 km ENE of R?j?pur, India M4.3 148 km
Aug 19, 2017 34 km NNW of M?lvan, India M4.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 130 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 287 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 295 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 30.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 43.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 25.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
November 80°F (26°C) 1.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in

Ponda has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in July to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 121.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (43.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ponda

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
GVM's Primary School - - - -
Almeida High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ponda

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nammura Baanuli - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ponda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aguada Port and Jail Complex
Ancestral Goa
Archeological Museum
Archiepiscopal Palace
Ashvek Vintage world- Car Museum
Big Foot Cross Museum
Braganza House
Fernandes Heritage Home
Goa Chitra museum
Goa Museum
Houses of Goa
Indian Customs & Central Excise Museum
Moda Goa Museum & Research Centre
Museum of Christian Art
Museum of Goa
Naval Aviation Museum
Solar Souto Maior
Techspots
Wax De goa

Libraries in Ponda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athaide Municipal Library0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - Carona0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - Panjim0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - South Goa0.0
Central Library0.0
Goa University, Library0.0
Gomant Vidya Niketan0.0
Gramp's Library0.0
Into The Wonder Childrens Library0.0
Jose Vaz Public Library0.0
Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library0.0
Panchayat Public Library0.0
Sanguem Taluka Library0.0
South Goa District Library0.0
Taluka Library0.0
Taproot House Childrens Library0.0
Village Panchayat Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ponda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
A.P.M.C Market Sub Yard
Arpora Saturday Night Market
Banana Market
Banastarim Market
Bastora Junction Market
Bread Market
Britona Market
Candolim Market
Clothes Market
Clothes Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fish Market Complex
Flower Market
Fruit Market
Ganeshpuri Circle Market
Goa Velha Market
Household Market
Jewellery Market
Mapusa Municipal Market
Margao Fish Market
Margao Market
Meat Market Complex
MMC New Market
Municipal Market Vasco Da Gama
Municipal Market Vasco Da Gama
Municipal Market Vasco Da Gama
Municipal Market Vasco Da Gama
Municipal Market Vasco Da Gama
New Market Complex
Old Goa Fruit Market
Panaji Market
Panjim Market
Pottery Market
Raia Fish Market
Rope Market
Sanquelim Municipal Market
Sawal's Goa Shopping Centre
SGPDA Wholesale Fish Market
Siolim Church Market
Spice Market
Upper Bazzar
Vasco Market
Vegetable Market
Verem Market
Verla Canca Market
Wholesale Fruit Market

Hotels in Ponda

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Menino
Hotel Sungrace
Hotel Top

Restaurants in Ponda

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anveet Pure. Veg Restaurant
cafe bhosle
cool n spice
Darya AC
Darya AC Family Restaurant
Korner Kebab
Padmavati
Pepper Chilli
Public cafe
Rajasthani Restaurant & Dhaba
Sheetal Food Plaza
sun inn
Zaika

Cafes in Ponda

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sainath

Cinemas in Ponda

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SADW Theatres

Theatres in Ponda

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir

Clinics in Ponda

16 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ayurvedic and Panchkarma Clinic
Ayusiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic
Diya Skin Care Clinic
Dr. Gauri's Homeopathic Clinic
Dr. Lorraine Saldanha Physioedge Physiotherapy Clinic
Dr. Mallya's Child Care Clinic
Dr. Shweta Khandeparkar's Eye Care Clinic
Dr. Vivek G Prabhudesai Clinic
Dr.Naik's Chest & Allergy Clinic
Drishti Eye Clinic
Omkar Polyclinic
Ponda IVF Clinic, Infertility & Endoscopy Center
Samira Ayurvedic Clinic
Savaikar Nursing Home
Skincare Clinic
Sushrusha Nursing Home Goa

Dentists in Ponda

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Advance Dental and Cosmetic Clinic
Dental Home
Dr. Kirti's Dental Care
Dr. Resha's Dental House
Smile Up Dental Clinic
Sudip's Dental Clinic
Sukhatankar Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Ponda

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1381691141

Gas Stations in Ponda

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #430043923
Kamat Petrol Pump
Padma Car Centre
Ponda Petrol Pump
Signals Gas Agency

Banks in Ponda

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Goa State Co-operative Bank Limited

Breweries in Ponda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Seven Rivers Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Ponda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ponda

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goa Dabolim International AirportGOILarge Airport
Manohar International AirportGOXLarge Airport
Belagavi AirportIXGMedium Airport
Sindhudurg AirportSDWMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ponda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ponda Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponda

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Khadpabandh Church
maruti temple
Masjid-e-Noorani
Safa Masjid
Safa Masjid
Saraswati Temple
St.Anne's Church
Vithoba Temple
Zareshwar 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 Ponda

What is the population of Ponda?

Ponda has a population of 22,664 residents and is located in India. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 153.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ponda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $5,000, 93% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $45,000 (84% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $100 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ponda?

Ponda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ponda?

The job market in Ponda faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $111. There are 408 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ponda?

The median home value in Ponda is $45,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $100.

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