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Port Blair, India

Andaman and Nicobar · India

Port Blair is a large city in Andaman and Nicobar, India with a population of 112,050. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.2 /5.0
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112,050 Population 17,453/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
100.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,200 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$2,200 median income, 8.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population112,050
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density17,453/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,200
Per Capita$2,100
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

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Home Value$18,000
Rent$40
Housing Units44,820
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain100.8 in/yr
Sunny Days161/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population112,050
Population Density17,453 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates11.6661°, 92.7464°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAndaman and Nicobar
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation100.8 inches (2,560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,200
Median Age28.5 years

About Port Blair

Port Blair is a large city in India (Andaman and Nicobar) with a population of 112,050. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Port Blair has a population of 112,050 with a density of 17,453 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

112,050
Total Population
17,453
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Port Blair vs India Average

The median household income in Port Blair is $2,200, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $40, 97% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 56 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Income: Port Blair vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,200
97% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,100
Avg Weekly Wage$40

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below India avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare9
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port Blair 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 44,820 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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 Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units44,820

Property Tax

Climate in Port Blair

Port Blair has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3098 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.1° 42.4
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 22.8° / 30.9° 16.7
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.9° 47.5
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.8° / 32.7° 78.6
May 28°C / 82°F 24.8° / 31.2° 413.1
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 24.7° / 30° 476.6
Jul 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.7° 451.9
Aug 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.6° 432.7
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.6° 515.2
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.3° 312.9
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 24.4° / 30.6° 221.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 24° / 30.1° 89.2
Port Blair has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density17,453/sq mi
Coordinates11.6661°N, 92.7464°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.8"
165% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

516 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 27, 2008 124 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.6 125 km
May 31, 2010 98 km SE of Port Blair, India M6.5 99 km
Feb 3, 2006 41 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 46 km
Jun 28, 2008 144 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 145 km
Jan 4, 2005 Andaman Islands, India region M6.1 118 km
Aug 11, 2003 99 km ENE of Port Blair, India M6.0 99 km
Mar 26, 2003 92 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 97 km
Jun 27, 2008 135 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 136 km
Aug 5, 2001 90 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 91 km
Jan 14, 2008 139 km S of Port Blair, India M5.9 140 km
Nov 2, 2002 111 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.8 116 km
Jul 13, 2005 146 km S of Port Blair, India M5.5 147 km
Mar 6, 2004 146 km NNE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 150 km
Feb 22, 2005 141 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.5 141 km
Apr 10, 2007 144 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 149 km
Jan 9, 2005 135 km SSW of Port Blair, India M5.5 136 km
Jan 6, 2005 133 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 134 km
Nov 10, 1990 124 km ENE of Port Blair, India M5.4 125 km
Jun 28, 2008 123 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.4 124 km
Sep 30, 1993 24 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.3 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lehar (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Lehar Category 1 99 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 249 km
2006 Mala Category 2 279 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 137 km
1989 Gay Category 2 90 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 ANDAMAN ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m — 2 km
1941 ANDAMAN SEA, E. COAST INDIA Earthquake 1.5 m — 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 13.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in

Port Blair has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Port Blair

Institution Type Founded Website
Ambedkar Institute of Technology Community College College — —
JNRM College — —
Pondicherry University Port Blair Campus University — Visit →

Schools in Port Blair

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Secondary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Port Blair

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Port Blair

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cellular Jail Museum
Forest Museum
Kala Pani
Samudrika marine museum
Science Centre
Smrutika
Zonal Anthropological Museum

Libraries in Port Blair

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Blair state Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Port Blair

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sabzi Mandi

Hotels in Port Blair

23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andaman Ocean Breeze
Ashiana
Bay Island Resort
Citi Heart Hotel
Clasic Regency
Eastern Gate
Eastern Gate
Haywizz
Holiday Inn
Hornbill Nest resort
Hotel Megapode Nest
Hotel Shompen
Lalaji Bay View
Lalaji Bayview
Lighthouse Residency
Olive hotel and suites
Peerless Resort
Ripple Resort
Sampat Regency
Sinclairs Bay View
Star Paradise
Swagat Lodge
TSG Emerald View

Restaurants in Port Blair

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ananda
Azores
Excel Restaurant
Food Palace
Gagan
Gen Continental Bar Restaurant
Icy spicy
Island Arcade
New Light House
Pakwan Restaurant
Sea food delights
Seafood Delights
The Waves

Cafes in Port Blair

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annapurna
Cafella
mambos
Marina Cafe
Sagar Cool Bar

Theatres in Port Blair

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Light And Sound Show

Monuments in Port Blair

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cellular Jail
Clock tower
Farzand Ali Shop
Gandhi statue

Zoos in Port Blair

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquarium
Mini Zoo

Clinics in Port Blair

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nayana Eye Care

Dentists in Port Blair

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arora Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Port Blair

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aberdeen Bazaar Bus Station
Bus stand private buses
Central Bus Stand
Julglighat Bus Stop

Gas Stations in Port Blair

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #293692114
IN #410524885
Indian Oil

Banks in Port Blair

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Canara Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Port Blair

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Port Blair

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS UtkroshIXZLarge Airport

Post Offices in Port Blair

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aberdeen Bazar Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Blair

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Durge
Kali
Radhakrishna
Radhakrishna
Radhakrisna
Rajastan
Ramakrishna Mission
Shri Veer Hanuman Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Port Blair

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 9
Restaurants 14
Cafes 5
Supermarkets 2
Banks 4
Museums 3
Hotels 22
Libraries 1
Parks 3
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 11

Things to See Near Port Blair

6 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Corbyns Cove Beach
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Harriet
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Emrald viewpoint
  • • Nort bay viewpoint
🦁 Zoos (2)
  • • Aquarium
  • • Mini Zoo

🇮🇳 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 Port Blair

What is the population of Port Blair?

Port Blair has a population of 112,050 residents and is located in India. The population density is 17,453 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Port Blair expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,200, 97% 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 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Port Blair?

Port Blair has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.8 inches.

How is the job market in Port Blair?

The job market in Port Blair faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $40. There are 56 business establishments in the area, including 14 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Port Blair?

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

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