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Porbandar, India

Gujarat · India

Porbandar is a large city in Gujarat, India with a population of 152,760. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
152,760 Population 516/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$22,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population152,760
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density516/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$3,100
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$22,000
Rent$55
Housing Units61,104
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population152,760
Population Density516 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates21.6422°, 69.6093°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (600 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age28.5 years

About Porbandar

Porbandar is a large city in India (Gujarat) with a population of 152,760. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Porbandar has a population of 152,760 with a density of 516 people per square mile, spread across 296.0 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

152,760
Total Population
516
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
296.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Porbandar vs India Average

The median household income in Porbandar is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $60, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Porbandar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,100
Avg Weekly Wage$60

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare51
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Porbandar is $22,000, 92% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 61,104 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,000
92% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units61,104

Property Tax

Climate in Porbandar

Porbandar has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1201 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.1°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27° 3.6
Feb 23.6°C / 75°F 18.1° / 30° 0.1
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 21.2° / 32° 1.0
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24.3° / 32° 3.5
May 29.2°C / 84°F 26.8° / 32.8° 2.2
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 28° / 31.9° 119.8
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 27.4° / 30.4° 508.7
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 26.5° / 29.4° 282.5
Sep 28°C / 82°F 26.6° / 29.8° 254.5
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.7° 19.0
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 21.3° / 30.9° 3.2
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 18.3° / 28.8° 3.4
Porbandar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above India avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area296.0 sq mi (766.7 km²)
Population Density516/sq mi
Coordinates21.6422°N, 69.6093°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on May 9, 2020.

Oct 20, 2011 15 km SE of Mendarda, India M5.1 107 km
Jun 21, 2001 20 km WNW of Mundra, India M4.4 143 km
Apr 12, 2004 13 km W of Paddhari, India M4.2 124 km
May 9, 2020 13 km S of Dw?rka, India M4.1 85 km
Mar 14, 2001 17 km N of Sikka, India M4.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Biparjoy (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Biparjoy Category 2 286 km
2021 Tauktae Category 4 165 km
2019 Vayu Category 3 108 km
1999 Unnamed Category 3 224 km
1998 Unnamed Category 3 52 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 179 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
June 87°F (30°C) 5.1 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 9.7 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in

Porbandar has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 70°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Porbandar

Institution Type Founded Website
Diatrict Intitute Of Education And Training College
Dr Virambhai Rajabhai Godhaniya College College
Government Polytechnic college College
Kalidas Haridas Madhwani Arts & Commerce College College
MD science College College
R.G.T. COLLEGE College

Schools in Porbandar

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Navyug Education Society
Navyug Education Society - Science
Maharani Shree Baluba Kanya Vidhyalaya
Ghediya Rajpara Primary School
Baluba Higher Secondary Science School for Girls
Bhavsinhji High School
Middle School
Cham School
Technical School
vasanji Kheraj School
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Radio Stations near Porbandar

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Porbandar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kirti Mandir

Farmers Markets in Porbandar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gold Market
Vegetable market
Vegetable market

Hotels in Porbandar

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lords Eco inn
Oceanic
The Imperial Regency
Toran Tourist Bungalow

Cinemas in Porbandar

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dreamland Cinema
Paradise Cinema

Castles in Porbandar

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raj Mahal - Huzoor Palace

Clinics in Porbandar

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Janardan Joshi Clinic
Gaytri Herbal Ayurvedic Clinic
Shreeji Clinic
Thakar Homoeopathic Clinic

Dentists in Porbandar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PV Gadhia Dental Clinic & Implant Centre

Train Stations in Porbandar

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porbandar

Bus Stations in Porbandar

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Bus stand
GSRTC
GSRTC Terminal

Gas Stations in Porbandar

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deep Petrolium
Friends Petroleum
M.H.Wadia Petroleum
National Petroleum

Banks in Porbandar

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Corporation Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Airports Near Porbandar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Keshod AirportIXKMedium Airport
Porbandar AirportPBDMedium Airport

Post Offices in Porbandar

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Main Post Office
Old post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porbandar

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bhaveshwar Mahadev Temple
Bhutnath Mahadev Temple
C.N.I. church
Id Mosque
Indreshwar Mahadev
Kedarnath Mandir
Ramdev Peer's Temple
Satyanarayan Mandir
Sudama Mandir
Swaminarayan Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Porbandar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 20
Hospitals 51
Banks 7
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Parks 9
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Porbandar

3 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Chowpati
🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Darbar Gadh
  • • Raj Mahal - Huzoor Palace

🇮🇳 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 Porbandar

What is the population of Porbandar?

Porbandar has a population of 152,760 residents and is located in India. The population density is 516 people per square mile, spread across 296.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Porbandar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $22,000 (92% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Porbandar?

Porbandar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.

How is the job market in Porbandar?

Porbandar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $60. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Porbandar?

The median home value in Porbandar is $22,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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