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Vasco da Gama, India

Goa · India

Vasco da Gama is a large city in Goa, India with a population of 100,485. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
100,485 Population 2,020/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
95.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$5,000 Median Income
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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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Full City Profile

People

Population100,485
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,020/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

D
Home Value$45,000
Rent$100
Housing Units40,194
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain95.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population100,485
Population Density2,020 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates15.3959°, 73.8157°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGoa
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation95.7 inches (2,431 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$5,000
Median Age32.5 years

About Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama is a large city in India (Goa) with a population of 100,485. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Vasco da Gama has a population of 100,485 with a density of 2,020 people per square mile, spread across 49.8 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

100,485
Total Population
2,020
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below India avg
49.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vasco da Gama vs India Average

The median household income in Vasco da Gama 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 86 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Income: Vasco da Gama 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)86

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare22
Retail7

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vasco da Gama 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 40,194 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 Units40,194

Property Tax

Climate in Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama 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
Vasco da Gama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 95.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area49.8 sq mi (128.9 km²)
Population Density2,020/sq mi
Coordinates15.3959°N, 73.8157°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.7"
152% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 36.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 3, 2017 6 km ENE of R?j?pur, India M4.3 144 km
Aug 19, 2017 34 km NNW of M?lvan, India M4.1 117 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 4 109 km
2020 Nisarga Category 1 271 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 276 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 85°F (30°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 35.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 36.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 23.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in

Vasco da Gama has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in July to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (36.9") and February the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Vasco da Gama

Institution Type Founded Website
Goa Institute of Management College

Schools in Vasco da Gama

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Deepvihar Higher Secondary School
Ankit academy
Our Lady of Desterro School
St. Andrews High School
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Radio Stations near Vasco da Gama

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Vasco da Gama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aguada Port and Jail Complex
Ancestral Goa
Archeological Museum
Archiepiscopal Palace
Ashvek Vintage world- Car Museum
Benz Wax Museum
Big Foot Cross Museum
Braganza House
Fernandes Heritage Home
Furtado House
Goa Chitra museum
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
Techspots
Wax De goa

Libraries in Vasco da Gama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athaide Municipal Library0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - Carona0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - Panjim0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - South Goa0.0
Central Library0.0
Goa University, Library0.0
Gomant Vidya Niketan0.0
Gramp's Library0.0
Into The Wonder Childrens Library0.0
Jose Vaz Public Library0.0
Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library0.0
Panchayat Public Library0.0
South Goa District Library0.0
Taluka Library0.0
Taproot House Childrens Library0.0
Village Panchayat Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vasco da Gama

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
Mapusa Municipal Market
Margao Fish Market
Margao Market
Meat Market Complex
MMC New Market
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
Raia Fish Market
Rope Market
Sanquelim Municipal Market
Sawal's Goa Shopping Centre
SGPDA Wholesale Fish Market
Siolim Church Market
Siolim Fish Market
Spice Market
Tibet Market
Tibetan Market
Upper Bazzar
Vasco Market
Vegetable Market
Verem Market
Verla Canca Market
Wednesday Anjuna Flea Market
Wholesale Fruit Market

Hotels in Vasco da Gama

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flora Grand
Hotel Manish
Hotel rebello
Hotel Rukhmini
Hotel Supreme
Hotel Supreme
Hotel Vasco
La Paz
The Citadel
the HQ
The Karma Plaza Hotel

Restaurants in Vasco da Gama

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crazy crabs
Dragon panda
Hotel Anantashram
Hotel Rajesh
Kurtikar
Leena
Meghdoot veg
New Penjab
Pleasure Pie
Prabhat - Seafood Restaurant
Sangeetha Restaurant
Spice Oasis
Sweet and Sour
The Goodyland
the vasco inn
Vasco Square

Cafes in Vasco da Gama

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bread & More
Cafe Tanya
Cremeux
The Chocolate Room
The Temptation

Cinemas in Vasco da Gama

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1930
Eplex by Cine Elmonte
Z Square Complex

Clinics in Vasco da Gama

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auyra Clinic
Ayushyaman Clinic
Dr. Vandana Tanksale Maternity and Infertility Clinic
NAMC Goa
Raj Tara Clinic
Rajtara Clinic
Seems homeopathic clinic
Shreejay Chikitsalaya Ayurvedic Clinic and Hospital
Talauliker Nursing Home

Dentists in Vasco da Gama

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Care Clinic
Dr. Tuppad's Multispeciality Dental Clinic
Healthy Dente - The Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Vasco da Gama

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vasco da Gama

Bus Stations in Vasco da Gama

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vasco KTC Bus Stand
Vasco Market Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Vasco da Gama

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
HP
HP
Hp Petrol Pump - Om Shree Vetobaa
Indian Oil Petrol Pump (Laxmi Petrol Pump)
Industrial Services
Laxmi petrol bunk
Roys Auto Boutique (Bharat Petroleum)

Banks in Vasco da Gama

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Citizen credit cooperative bank
Dena Bank
State Bank of India

Gyms in Vasco da Gama

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Powermax Fitness (India) Pvt Limited

Breweries in Vasco da Gama

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Seven Rivers Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Vasco da Gama

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vasco da Gama

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Vasco da Gama

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Marmagao Post Office Branch
MPT Headland Sada Post Office
Vasco de Gama

Treatment Centers in Vasco da Gama

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kripa Foundation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vasco da Gama

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancient Cross
Ganapati Panchayatan Saunsthan
New Chapel of our Lady of Vailankanni
Our Lady of Desterro

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Vasco da Gama

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 16
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 28
Cafes 8
Supermarkets 7
Banks 9
Hotels 12
Parks 10
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 8

Things to See Near Vasco da Gama

51 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (33)
  • • Agassaim Beach
  • • Aguada Beach
  • • Aguada Beach
  • • Aguada Rocky Beach
  • • Aivao Beach
  • + 28 more
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Kaurati's Caves
🛡️ Forts (3)
  • • Aguada Fortress
  • • Mormugão Fort
  • • Reis Magos Fort
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Gitanjali
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Lighthouse and DGPS Station
🏛️ Ruins (5)
  • • Laterite wall ruins
  • • Laterite wall ruins
  • • Laterite wall ruins
  • • Ruins of Church of St. Augustine
  • • Shree Shantadurga Temple Site
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Bridge to Mansher
  • • Caranzalem Bay View Point
  • • Fontainhas Viewpoint
  • • Miramar Beach
  • • Onyx Beach
  • + 2 more

🇮🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Vasco da Gama

What is the population of Vasco da Gama?

Vasco da Gama has a population of 100,485 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,020 people per square mile, spread across 49.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vasco da Gama 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 Vasco da Gama?

Vasco da Gama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.7 inches.

How is the job market in Vasco da Gama?

The job market in Vasco da Gama faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $111. There are 86 business establishments in the area, including 28 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Vasco da Gama?

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

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