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Raia, India

Goa · India

Raia is a small city in Goa, India with a population of 10,706. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
10,706 Population 84/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 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 Raia

Raia is a quaint village in the Salcete taluka of South Goa district, Goa state, India. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) east from the district headquarters of Margao and 35 km (22 mi) from the state capital Panjim.

People

Population10,706
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density84/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

D
Home Value$45,000
Rent$100
Housing Units4,282
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain95.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population10,706
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates15.3050°, 73.9710°
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 Raia

Raia is a small city in India (Goa) with a population of 10,706. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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.

Raia has a population of 10,706 with a density of 84 people per square mile, spread across 127.0 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,706
Total Population
84
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below India avg
127.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Raia vs India Average

The median household income in Raia 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 193 business establishments.

Income: Raia vs India

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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)193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Raia 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 4,282 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 Units4,282

Property Tax

Climate in Raia

Raia 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
Raia 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 59 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

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area127.0 sq mi (328.9 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates15.3050°N, 73.9710°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.7"
152% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 37.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 19, 2017 34 km NNW of M?lvan, India M4.1 134 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 4 126 km
2020 Nisarga Category 1 291 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 296 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 267 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 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 86°F (30°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 33.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 37.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 23.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Raia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in July to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (37.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Raia

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Primary School - - - -
Presentation convent high school - - - -
Bloomz International School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Raia

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Raia

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
Museum of Christian Art
Museum of Goa
Naval Aviation Museum
Solar Souto Maior
Techspots
Wax De goa

Libraries in Raia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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
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 Raia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banastarim Market
Britona Market
Calangute Jewellery market
Calangute Market
Candolim Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Goa Velha Market
Margao Fish Market
Margao Market
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
Raia Fish Market
Sawal's Goa Shopping Centre
SGPDA Wholesale Fish Market
Tibet Market
Tibetan Market
Upper Bazzar
Vasco Market
Verem Market

Hotels in Raia

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OYO 6988 Hotel Sincro

Restaurants in Raia

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhingi's Food Take Away
Cezar Chinese Veg And Non Veg Restaurant
Chef Fernandes' Nostalgia
citi cafe
Esperanza
Fish Corner
Fishland Bar and Restaurant
Johnny's Place
Metro Cafe
Sharda
Sharda Classic
Sims delite
Taste of Goa
with love

Cafes in Raia

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lourdes Cafe
Sunanda Cafe

Clinics in Raia

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

dr. bhushan lotlikar Dental clinic
Madhavbaug Multidisciplinary Cardic Care Clinic
Sims Physiotherapy clinic

Gas Stations in Raia

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Petrol pump
HP
HP Petrol Pump - Ashoka Petroleum

Banks in Raia

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Bank of India
Corporation Bank
State Bank of India

Gyms in Raia

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Equipment Stores

Breweries in Raia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Seven Rivers Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Raia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Raia

4 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Raia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Raia Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raia

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arlem Chapel
Chapel
Holy Family Chapel
Holy Paddy Field Of Raia
Our Lady of Candelaria
Our Lady of Monsaratte Chapel
Our Lady Of Snow Church
Rayeshwar Temple
St. Francis Xavier Chapel
St. Sebastian Chapel

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 Raia

What is the population of Raia?

Raia has a population of 10,706 residents and is located in India. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 127.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Raia 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 Raia?

Raia 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 Raia?

The job market in Raia faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $111. There are 193 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Raia?

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

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