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Sonāmura, India

Tripura · India

Sonāmura is a small city in Tripura, India with a population of 11,285. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,285 Population 7,098/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
87.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 9.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$9,000 home value, $25/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,285
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density7,098/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,400
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,000
Rent$25
Housing Units4,514
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain87.9 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population11,285
Population Density7,098 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates23.4755°, 91.2659°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTripura
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation87.9 inches (2,233 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age27.0 years

About Sonāmura

Sonāmura is a small city in India (Tripura) with a population of 11,285. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sonāmura has a population of 11,285 with a density of 7,098 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 27.0 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,285
Total Population
7,098
People / sq mi
27.0yrs
Median Age
31% below India avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sonāmura vs India Average

The median household income in Sonāmura is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $27, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (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 203 business establishments.

Income: Sonāmura vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,400
Avg Weekly Wage$27

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above India avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above India avg
Establishments (County)203

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sonāmura is $9,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $25 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,514 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 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,000
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$25
98% below India avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,514

Property Tax

Climate in Sonāmura

Sonāmura has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2804 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.1°C / 63°F 8.5° / 26.8° 20.3
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 9.2° / 30.7° 29.8
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 14.2° / 36.2° 72.0
Apr 28.7°C / 84°F 20.7° / 38.5° 110.9
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.3° / 37.6° 373.7
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 24.3° / 33.7° 480.0
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 24.7° / 33.3° 457.6
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33.6° 509.0
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.8° 365.7
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 20.2° / 32.1° 293.5
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 13.9° / 30° 59.3
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 9.4° / 27.3° 32.6
Sonāmura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density7,098/sq mi
Coordinates23.4755°N, 91.2659°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.9"
131% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 18.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2025.

Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 127 km
Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 97 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 132 km
Sep 10, 2010 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh M5.1 64 km
Oct 14, 2002 19 km SE of Jahedpur, Bangladesh M4.9 145 km
Jan 12, 2008 44 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 135 km
Nov 8, 2017 28 km N of Agartala, India M4.9 69 km
Jan 31, 2008 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 139 km
Jul 28, 2007 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.8 128 km
Aug 1, 2003 40 km W of Lunglei, India M4.7 132 km
Jun 27, 2016 24 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.7 118 km
Sep 2, 1991 19 km NNE of Kishorganj, Bangladesh M4.7 133 km
Jan 1, 2012 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India M4.6 58 km
Jul 21, 2005 27 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.6 109 km
Aug 12, 2001 6 km WNW of Dharmanagar, India M4.6 133 km
May 28, 1992 10 km NNE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.5 84 km
Nov 25, 2012 9 km N of Udaipur, India M4.5 27 km
Dec 19, 2001 9 km SSW of Dhaka, Bangladesh M4.5 92 km
Mar 18, 2012 14 km ENE of Doh?r, Bangladesh M4.5 105 km
May 5, 2002 Bangladesh M4.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Hamoon (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Hamoon Category 2 275 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 221 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 2 244 km
2017 Mora Category 1 191 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 48 km
2007 Akash Category 1 267 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 175 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 110 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 76 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 250 km
1994 Unnamed Category 2 235 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 121 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 18.1 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 16.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 15.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest

Sonāmura has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Sonāmura

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Durgapur Village J B School - - - -
Durgapur High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sonāmura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sonāmura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mainamati Museum
Shalbon Vihara

Farmers Markets in Sonāmura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aarong
Aganogor Bazar
Aiub ali super market
Amratoli Bazar
Badsha Miar Bazar
Badsha Miar Bazar
Bagmara Bazar
Bamisha Bazer
Bamisha Bazer
Banashua Bazar
Banashua Bazar
Bangla Bazar
Bashpur Bazar
Bataichori Bazar
Bataichori Natun Bazar
Bataichori Puraton Bazar
Beltali Bazar
Beltali Bazar
Beltoli Bazar
Bosontopur Bazar / বসন্তপুর বাজার
Cantonment Board Market
Chondimura Bazar
Dhoneswor Bazar
Digholgao Bazar
Dimdul Bazar
Eastern Yakub Plaza
Eastern Yakub Plaza
Ekbaria Bazar
Fulgao Bazar
Habib Shorder Market
Habib Shorder Market
HARI SHORDER BAZAR
HARI SHORDER BAZAR
Haripur
Komolpur Bazar
Komolpur Bazar
Loipura Gorur Hat
Loipura Gorur Hat
Mainamati Sena Kalyan Market
Mainamati Sena Kalyan Market
Mamta Jewellers
Mamta Jewellers
Muguji bazar
Nazira Bazar
Nazira Bazar
New Market
New Market
Nimsar Bazar
Purnomoti Bazar
Rampur
Ranir Bazar
Ranir Bazar
Rasulpur Fish Market
Rasulpur Fish Market
Shopping Center
Shopping Center
Suagazi Gorur Hat
Suagazi Market
Sultanpur
Town Hall Super Market
Town Hall Super Market
Vaukshar Bazar

Stadiums & Teams in Sonāmura

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sonāmura

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram AirportIXAMedium Airport
Comilla AirportCLASmall Airport
Kamalpur AirportIXQSmall Airport
Khowai AirportIXNSmall Airport
Noakhali Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sonāmura

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sonamura Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sonāmura

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
কুমিল্লা ইসলামিয়া হসপিটাল Cumilla Islamia Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonāmura

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baitus-Sala Jam-E Mosque
Shyamamayee Kali Mandir
Sonamura Town Masjid

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 Sonāmura

What is the population of Sonāmura?

Sonāmura has a population of 11,285 residents and is located in India. The population density is 7,098 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sonāmura expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,000 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $25 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 Sonāmura?

Sonāmura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 87.9 inches.

How is the job market in Sonāmura?

The job market in Sonāmura faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $27. There are 203 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonāmura?

The median home value in Sonāmura is $9,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $25.

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