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Thang, India

Ladakh · India

Thang is a small town in Ladakh, India with a population of 1,622. Elevation: 12,762 ft (3,890 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,622 Population 0/sq mi density
12,762 ft Elevation 3,890 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
3.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,600 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$1,600 median income, 10.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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About Thang

Thang is a small village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is in the historical Chorbat region of Baltistan, divided between India and Pakistan by the 1972 Line of Control. Thang is part of the Nubra tehsil and the Turtuk community development block. It is twinned with the village of Frano, Gilgit-Baltistan.

People

Population1,622
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,600
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty12.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units649
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-0°C)
Rain3.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation12,762 ft (3,890 m)
Population1,622
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation12,762 ft (3,890 m)
Coordinates34.9274°, 76.7934°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLadakh
Average Temperature31°F (-0°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation3.5 inches (90 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$1,600
Median Age26.0 years

About Thang

Thang is a small town in India (Ladakh) with a population of 1,622. The city sits at an elevation of 12,762 feet (3,890 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Thang has a population of 1,622 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,438.6 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,622
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
5,438.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Thang vs India Average

The median household income in Thang is $1,600, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $29, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Thang vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,600
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,500
Avg Weekly Wage$29

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above India avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Thang is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 649 total housing units in the city. 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden27.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units649

Property Tax

Thang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,762 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average31.1°F
42% below India avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,762 ft (3,890 m)
Area5,438.6 sq mi (14,086.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.9274°N, 76.7934°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.5"
91% below India avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.47"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 1, 2025.

Nov 19, 1996 130 km ENE of Thang, India M6.9 130 km
Oct 21, 2013 52 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 53 km
Oct 20, 2013 108 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 109 km
Jun 19, 2000 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M5.4 69 km
Dec 6, 2009 107 km NNE of Thang, India M5.2 107 km
Apr 8, 1993 112 km NE of Thang, India M5.2 112 km
Jun 15, 1993 119 km NE of Thang, India M5.0 119 km
Nov 19, 1996 101 km ENE of Thang, India M5.0 102 km
Sep 15, 2022 139 km NE of Thang, India M4.9 139 km
Jun 8, 2022 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M4.9 149 km
Nov 19, 1996 89 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 89 km
Jun 28, 2021 60 km ENE of Leh, India M4.8 149 km
Jan 27, 2001 139 km NNE of Thang, India M4.8 140 km
Nov 21, 1996 124 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 124 km
Jan 13, 1998 145 km ENE of Thang, India M4.7 145 km
Feb 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Kargil, India M4.7 77 km
Mar 13, 2010 47 km NE of Pahlg?m, India M4.7 122 km
May 27, 1997 eastern Kashmir M4.7 121 km
Oct 13, 2000 81 km ENE of Thang, India M4.7 81 km
Mar 24, 1997 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M4.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 8°F (-14°C) 0.4 in
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in Wettest
April 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
May 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
July 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in
October 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.3 in

Thang has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 5°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.5") and November the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Thang

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt primary school - - - -
Govt primary school raichan farool - - - -
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Museums in Thang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balti Heritage House anh Museum
King's palace
Turtuk heritage house & museum
Turtuk traditional house museum

Hotels in Thang

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

kharmang guesthouse

Restaurants in Thang

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashoor guest house & restaurant
Balti Kitchen
Begums Kitchen Organic Balti
Karpo
Nomad Hunger Cafe & Restaurant
Rustic Edge Restaurant
Selmo
Stream edge
The turtuk kitchen

Cafes in Thang

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe with swimming pool
Friend's
Hillrock café
Stream View
The karims cafe
Women's Café
Wooden bridge Café turtuk
Yul

Airports Near Thang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kargil Airport-Small Airport
Thoise Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thang

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Turtuk Yul Old Mosque

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 Thang

What is the population of Thang?

Thang has a population of 1,622 residents and is located in India. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,438.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Thang expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,600, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Thang?

Thang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Thang?

The job market in Thang faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thang?

The median home value in Thang is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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