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Sāmba, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Sāmba is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 26,893. Elevation: 1,286 ft (392 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1.8 /5.0
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26,893 Population 66/sq mi density
1,286 ft Elevation 392 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 15.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population26,893
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density66/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

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Home Value$15,000
Rent$40
Housing Units10,757
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Population26,893
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Coordinates32.5625°, 75.1199°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Sāmba

Sāmba is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 26,893. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet (392 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sāmba has a population of 26,893 with a density of 66 people per square mile, spread across 408.2 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

26,893
Total Population
66
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
408.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sāmba vs India Average

The median household income in Sāmba is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 484 business establishments.

Income: Sāmba vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.2%
322% above India avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above India avg
Establishments (County)484

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sāmba is $15,000, 95% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,757 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$15,000
95% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,757

Property Tax

Climate in Sāmba

Sāmba has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.5°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1364 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 52°F 4.8° / 21.2° 96.0
Feb 14.6°C / 58°F 5.2° / 25.1° 63.7
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 9.7° / 31.9° 90.5
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 14° / 37.4° 65.2
May 30.1°C / 86°F 18.3° / 43.9° 50.1
Jun 33.5°C / 92°F 22.8° / 44.3° 88.2
Jul 30.9°C / 88°F 24° / 41° 364.8
Aug 28.6°C / 84°F 23.5° / 34.4° 292.4
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 21.1° / 33.1° 142.2
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31.5° 46.7
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 11.3° / 28.2° 35.4
Dec 13.5°C / 56°F 6° / 24.5° 28.9
Sāmba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above India avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Area408.2 sq mi (1,057.3 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates32.5625°N, 75.1199°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.28"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 89 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 137 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 102 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 97 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 96 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 113 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 93 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 102 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 115 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 123 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 92 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 109 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 105 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 125 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 82 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 94 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 131 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 97 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 110 km
Jun 4, 2013 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India M4.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
June 90°F (32°C) 3.0 in Warmest
July 85°F (29°C) 13.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 15.3 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in

Sāmba has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 52°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.3") and November the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Sāmba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Singh Museum
Amar Singh Museum
Dogra Art Museum
Dogra Art Museum
Wadia Museum of Natural History
Wadia Museum of Natural History

Farmers Markets in Sāmba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bahu Plaza
Bahu Plaza

Clinics in Sāmba

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ECHS Poly Clinic
Sataara Health Care Centre
Sheela Devi Eye Care Centre

Train Stations in Sāmba

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Samba

Gas Stations in Sāmba

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Indian Oil

Airports Near Sāmba

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jammu AirportIXJMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force StationMedium Airport
Sialkot Cantonment AirportSmall Airport

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 Sāmba

What is the population of Sāmba?

Sāmba has a population of 26,893 residents and is located in India. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 408.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sāmba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $15,000 (95% 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 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sāmba?

Sāmba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sāmba?

The job market in Sāmba faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 484 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sāmba?

The median home value in Sāmba is $15,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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