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Saligao, India

Goa · India

Saligao is a small city in Goa, India with a population of 6,280. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
6,280 Population 60/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
95.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$5,000 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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 Saligao

Saligao

Saligão is a census town in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is surrounded by the villages of Porvorim, Parra, Guirim, Sangolda, Pilerne, Candolim, Calangute and Nagoa and is in Bardez Taluka of Goa. It is 10 km from Panjim the capital of Goa, 6 km from Mapusa the capital of Bardez Taluka, and 3 km from the Calangute beach.

People

Population6,280
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density60/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

D
Home Value$45,000
Rent$100
Housing Units2,512
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain95.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population6,280
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates15.5536°, 73.7904°
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 Saligao

Saligao is a small city in India (Goa) with a population of 6,280. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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.

Saligao has a population of 6,280 with a density of 60 people per square mile, spread across 104.6 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,280
Total Population
60
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below India avg
104.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Saligao vs India Average

The median household income in Saligao 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 113 business establishments.

Income: Saligao 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)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saligao 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 2,512 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 Units2,512

Property Tax

Climate in Saligao

Saligao 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
Saligao 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 20 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area104.6 sq mi (271.0 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates15.5536°N, 73.7904°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.7"
152% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 40.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

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 M4.3 126 km
Aug 19, 2017 34 km NNW of M?lvan, India M4.1 100 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 4 108 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 258 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 266 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 253 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) 0.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 35.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 41.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 25.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Saligao has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in July to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 123.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (41.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Saligao

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Anthonys School
Vidya Niketan School
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Radio Stations near Saligao

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Saligao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aguada Port and Jail Complex
Ancestral Goa
Archeological Museum
Archiepiscopal Palace
Ashvek Vintage world- Car Museum
Benz Wax Museum
Big Foot Cross Museum
Furtado House
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
Wax De goa

Libraries in Saligao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athaide Municipal Library0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - Carona0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - Panjim0.0
Central Library0.0
Goa University, Library0.0
Gramp's Library0.0
Into The Wonder Childrens Library0.0
Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library0.0
Taluka Library0.0
Taluka Library Mandrem-Pernem0.0

Farmers Markets in Saligao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
A.P.M.C Market Sub Yard
Anjuna Fish Market
Anjuna Flea Market
Arpora Night Market
Arpora Saturday Night Market
Banana Market
Banastarim Market
Bastora Junction Market
Bread Market
Britona Market
Calangute Jewellery market
Calangute Market
Candolim Market
Chapora Fish Market
Chapora Fort Flea Market
Clothes Market
Clothes Market
Fish Market
Fish Market Complex
Flower Market
Fruit Market
Ganeshpuri Circle Market
Goa Velha Market
Hilltop Friday Market
Household Market
Jewellery Market
Mandrem Market
Mapusa Municipal Market
Meat Market Complex
Morjim Beach 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
Old Goa Fruit Market
Panaji Market
Panjim Market
Pottery Market
Raia Fish Market
Rope Market
Sanquelim Municipal Market
Sawal's Goa Shopping Centre
Siolim Church Market
Siolim Fish Market
Spice Market
Tibet Market
Tibetan Market
Upper Bazzar
Vasco Market
Vegetable Market
Verem Market
Verla Canca Market
Wednesday Anjuna Flea Market
Wholesale Fruit Market

Hotels in Saligao

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ocean wellness resorts and spa
Salotel
Storii By ITC Hotels Shanti Morada
Villa Emerald

Restaurants in Saligao

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chicken Express
Cornel
Flamingo
Grümps
Hot birds yard
Liquid house
Saligao food corner
Satkar
Satkar dhaba
Udupi
Vaarta

Cafes in Saligao

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barefoot Coworking
Cafe Samrat restaurant
Cremeux Nagoa

Dentists in Saligao

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Pooja's Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Saligao

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Saligao

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #12154722737
IN #8179259958

Banks in Saligao

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corporation Bank
Hdfc

Gyms in Saligao

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Superfit Gym

Breweries in Saligao

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Seven Rivers Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Saligao

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saligao

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Saligao

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saligao Post Office

Treatment Centers in Saligao

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kripa Foundation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saligao

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Church Nagao
Mae de Deus Church
Sri Vitthal Rukhmai Mandir
St. Anne’s 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 Saligao

What is the population of Saligao?

Saligao has a population of 6,280 residents and is located in India. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 104.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Saligao 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 Saligao?

Saligao 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 Saligao?

The job market in Saligao faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $111. There are 113 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saligao?

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

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