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Rangpo, India

Sikkim · India

Rangpo is a small city in Sikkim, India with a population of 10,450. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,450 Population 87/sq mi density
1,007 ft Elevation 307 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
126.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,450
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density87/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$4,200
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$18,000
Rent$40
Housing Units4,180
Rent Burden26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain126.0 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Population10,450
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates27.1773°, 88.5336°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceSikkim
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation126.0 inches (3,201 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age27.5 years

About Rangpo

Rangpo is a small city in India (Sikkim) with a population of 10,450. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rangpo has a population of 10,450 with a density of 87 people per square mile, spread across 119.5 square miles. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,450
Total Population
87
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below India avg
119.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rangpo vs India Average

The median household income in Rangpo is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $4,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $81, 94% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 188 business establishments.

Income: Rangpo vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$4,200
Avg Weekly Wage$81

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above India avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below India avg
Establishments (County)188

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rangpo 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 4,180 total housing units in the city. 26.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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 Burden26.1%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,180

Property Tax

Climate in Rangpo

Rangpo has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.1°C), the coldest is Jan (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2805 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.3°C / 52°F 4.6° / 19.9° 6.9
Feb 12.8°C / 55°F 5.2° / 21.9° 27.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 8.6° / 27.1° 85.9
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 12.3° / 29.6° 134.0
May 21.6°C / 71°F 15.2° / 29.2° 242.3
Jun 23°C / 73°F 18.2° / 28.5° 606.9
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 19.8° / 28.1° 653.6
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.9° 453.6
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 18° / 28.2° 445.9
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 14° / 26.7° 140.6
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 10.8° / 23.3° 2.5
Dec 12.7°C / 55°F 6.3° / 20.3° 5.9
Rangpo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above India avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area119.5 sq mi (309.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates27.1773°N, 88.5336°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.0"
232% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 31.14"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 72 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 79 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 122 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 27 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 40 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 18 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 127 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 90 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 59 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 36 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 81 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 29 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 143 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 101 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 64 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 138 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 34 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 115 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 90 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
April 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 10.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 21.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 31.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 26.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 18.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest

Rangpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 126.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (31.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Rangpo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rangpo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Cat Museum (Indian Army)
Lepcha Museum
Lepcha museum
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Sikkim high court museum (frequently closed)

Libraries in Rangpo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buddha Pāda Library0.0
Central LIbrary0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rangpo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kisan Market
Open Market
Organic Vegetable market
Parkyong new market

Hotels in Rangpo

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Annapurna
Rangpo Tourist Lodge
Sundar Hotel & Resort

Restaurants in Rangpo

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Denzong Dhaba
Maggi Point
Marina
Oasis Cafe
Phalguni
Priya Restruant

Cafes in Rangpo

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Break
food hut
NESCAFE Cafe

Theatres in Rangpo

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MP Theater

Clinics in Rangpo

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dhristi Eye Clinic

Gas Stations in Rangpo

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #4608058314
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Gyms in Rangpo

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gym & steam

Stadiums & Teams in Rangpo

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Airports Near Rangpo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rangpo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Indian Post Majitar So

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rangpo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buddhist gompa

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 Rangpo

What is the population of Rangpo?

Rangpo has a population of 10,450 residents and is located in India. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 119.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rangpo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% 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 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rangpo?

Rangpo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 126.0 inches.

How is the job market in Rangpo?

The unemployment rate in Rangpo is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $81. There are 188 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rangpo?

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

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