Singtam, India

Sikkim · India

Singtam is a small city in Sikkim, India with a population of 5,868. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,868 Population 21/sq mi density
1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
126.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Singtam

Singtam

Singtam is a town which lies mostly in Gangtok District and partly in Pakyong District in the Indian state of Sikkim about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the state capital Gangtok. The town lies on the banking of the rivers Teesta and Ranikhola, which join together just below the town. NH10 and NH510 meet in Singtam. The Indreni Bridge and Sherwani Bridge over the river Teesta are in the town. Singtam District Hospital, the district hospital of Pakyong District, lies at Golitar, Singtam.

People

Population5,868
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain126.0 in/yr
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Population5,868
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Coordinates27.2347°, 88.5017°
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)

About Singtam

Singtam is a small city in India (Sikkim) with a population of 5,868. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 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.

Singtam 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. Annual precipitation totals 126.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 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)

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area282.9 sq mi (732.8 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates27.2347°N, 88.5017°E
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

104 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 65 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 115 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 82 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 20 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 12 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 44 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 83 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 122 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 34 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 60 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 77 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 147 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 94 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 58 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 23 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 134 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 29 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 114 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 108 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 83 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 81 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

Singtam 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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Schools in Singtam

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santinagar petrol pump - - - -
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Radio Stations near Singtam

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Singtam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ava art gallery museum
Black Cat Museum (Indian Army)
Deshbandu Museum
Druk museum
Ghum railway museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Himalayan Tibet Museum
Lepcha Museum
Lepcha museum
Museum(Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary)
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Natural history museum
Sculpture Shed
Sikkim high court museum (frequently closed)

Libraries in Singtam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buddha Pāda Library0.0
Central LIbrary0.0
Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Singtam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dargon Market
Jorethang Market
Kisan Market
Open Market
Organic Vegetable market
Parkyong new market

Hotels in Singtam

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Anand
Shimam

Restaurants in Singtam

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lebron rstraunt
Mcdonalds
Simar

Monuments in Singtam

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heritage post office STP

Clinics in Singtam

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. A. H. Khan's Clinic
Dr. Manojit Sutradhar's Clinic
Drishti Optical Centre

Gas Stations in Singtam

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #9184222592

Banks in Singtam

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Baroda

Stadiums & Teams in Singtam

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Airports Near Singtam

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Singtam

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Singtam

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
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What is the population of Singtam?

Singtam has a population of 5,868 residents and is located in India. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 282.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Singtam?

Singtam 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. Annual rainfall totals 126.0 inches.

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