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Vagator, India

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Vagator is a small city in Goa, India with a population of 14,986. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
14,986 Population 143/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
123.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$5,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
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 Vagator

Vagator Beach a beach in Bardez Taluka, in the state of Goa, India. It is located across the Chapora River from the town of Morjim.

People

Population14,986
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density143/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

D
Home Value$45,000
Rent$100
Housing Units5,994
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain123.0 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population14,986
Population Density143 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates15.5977°, 73.7450°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGoa
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation123.0 inches (3,125 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$5,000
Median Age32.5 years

About Vagator

Vagator is a small city in India (Goa) with a population of 14,986. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Vagator has a population of 14,986 with a density of 143 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

14,986
Total Population
143
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

Vagator vs India Average

The median household income in Vagator 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 270 business establishments.

Income: Vagator 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)270

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vagator 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 5,994 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 Units5,994

Property Tax

Climate in Vagator

Vagator 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
Vagator has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 123.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area104.6 sq mi (271.0 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates15.5977°N, 73.7450°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.0"
224% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 40.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2017.

Mar 26, 2005 19 km S of Ratnagiri, India M4.3 145 km
Jun 3, 2017 6 km ENE of R?j?pur, India M4.3 121 km
Aug 19, 2017 34 km NNW of M?lvan, India M4.1 94 km
May 21, 2006 7 km NE of L?nja, India M3.7 145 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 4 104 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 251 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 260 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, 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 80°F (26°C) 41.0 in 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

Vagator has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January 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 Vagator

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Michael's Convent High School - - - -
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Museums in Vagator

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aguada Port and Jail Complex
Archeological Museum
Archiepiscopal Palace
Benz Wax 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 Vagator

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 Library Mandrem-Pernem0.0

Farmers Markets in Vagator

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
Rope Market
Sawal's Goa Shopping Centre
Siolim Church Market
Siolim Fish Market
Spice Market
Tibet Market
Tibetan Market
Vasco Market
Vegetable Market
Verem Market
Verla Canca Market
Wednesday Anjuna Flea Market
Wholesale Fruit Market

Hotels in Vagator

17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ancoridge
Cochichos
Goa Casitas
Jacks Resort
Julie Jolly
JW Marriott
La Costa Residency
La Gulls Court
Leoney Resort
My Beach Holiday
Naked Space
Okean
Stone Wood Beach Resort, Vagator
Tamarind Hotel
The Westin Goa
Vagator House
Yogamagic

Restaurants in Vagator

38 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anand Sea Food Restaurant & Bar
Artjuna Badem
Baba Au Rhum
Bean Me Up
Blossom
Buon Appetito - Italian Restaurant
Caprey Bar And Restaurant
China Town
Devang
Dot In The Park
Fish And Spice
Goa genacvale
Hotel Sai Baba
Hotel Saudagar Veg
Kafe Kuber
Kumar
Little Hotel
Maka Zai Goan Restaurant & Feni Cocktails
Moon
Oltremarino
Om Shanti
Our Place
Our Shack
Palm Groove
Pangea
Prime Bar N Rest (Specializes In Sea Food)
Sanctuary Bar and Kitchen
Sea Palm
Shiva Place
Shree Ganesh Palace
SHTAMP
Soul Kaadi
sri
Sri Bar & Restaurant
Urban Nawab
Vishwas Restaurant
Waters
Woodland

Cafes in Vagator

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baskin Robins
BO Tai
Cafe Chandrakant
Cafe We By Okapi
Casanova
Goa Coffee.com
Good Karma
Palykar Brothers Food Court
Sai Cafe
Sita
Vee Restaurant
Vithal Hotel

Dentists in Vagator

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unico Dental Studio

Gas Stations in Vagator

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum

Gyms in Vagator

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beyogabound

Breweries in Vagator

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Seven Rivers Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Vagator

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vagator

3 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Vagator

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kripa Foundation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vagator

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross Chapel
Holy Cross Chapel
Our Lady of Miracles Church
Our Lady Of Piety Chapel
Sai Mandir
Shree Vitthal Rukhamai Devasthan
Shri Dev Kuteshwar Prasanna
St. Anthony's Church
St. Michael's Church
St. Sebastian Chapel
St. Sebastian Chapel
Zhor 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 Vagator

What is the population of Vagator?

Vagator has a population of 14,986 residents and is located in India. The population density is 143 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 Vagator 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 Vagator?

Vagator has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 123.0 inches.

How is the job market in Vagator?

The job market in Vagator faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $111. There are 270 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vagator?

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

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