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Visakhapatnam, India

Andhra Pradesh · India

Visakhapatnam is a major city in Andhra Pradesh, India with a population of 1,063,178. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,063,178 Population 4,302/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$2,200 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $45/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,063,178
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density4,302/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,200
Per Capita$2,370
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$18,000
Rent$45
Housing Units425,271
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population1,063,178
Population Density4,302 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates17.6801°, 83.2016°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAndhra Pradesh
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,200
Median Age30.5 years

About Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam is a major city in India (Andhra Pradesh) with a population of 1,063,178. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Visakhapatnam has a population of 1,063,178 with a density of 4,302 people per square mile, spread across 247.1 square miles. The median age is 30.5 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,063,178
Total Population
4,302
People / sq mi
30.5yrs
Median Age
22% below India avg
247.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Visakhapatnam vs India Average

The median household income in Visakhapatnam is $2,200, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,370 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $46, 97% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 82 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Income: Visakhapatnam vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,200
97% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,370
Avg Weekly Wage$46

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below India avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare49
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Visakhapatnam is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $45 (96% below the national average of $1,163). There are 425,271 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$45
96% below India avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units425,271

Property Tax

Climate in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1058 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28° 12.7
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 21.7° / 29.6° 12.7
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.2° 6.1
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 26.5° / 32.3° 25.2
May 30.6°C / 87°F 27.8° / 33.5° 69.9
Jun 30.3°C / 87°F 27.5° / 33.1° 108.8
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.4° 120.1
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 26.3° / 31.4° 163.2
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 25.9° / 31.6° 188.7
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.4° 255.8
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.4° 87.2
Dec 25°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29° 7.7
Visakhapatnam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above India avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area247.1 sq mi (640.0 km²)
Population Density4,302/sq mi
Coordinates17.6801°N, 83.2016°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Asani (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Asani Category 1 276 km
2019 Fani Category 5 170 km
2018 Titli Category 3 166 km
2014 Hudhud Category 4 17 km
2013 Phailin Category 5 240 km
2013 Helen Category 1 177 km
1999 Unnamed Category 4 194 km
1998 Unnamed Category 2 32 km
1996 Unnamed Category 4 151 km
1995 Unnamed Category 1 117 km
1982 Unnamed Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
May 89°F (31°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 4.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 6.3 in
September 83°F (29°C) 7.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest

Visakhapatnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 74°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Visakhapatnam

Institution Type Founded Website
Dadi Institute of Engineering and Technology College

Schools in Visakhapatnam

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bhashyam School
ETASI Timpany Steel City School
Oak
Government Ground
Dr.KKR Gowtham Concept School play ground
Jyothi Bala Vihar
De Paul School
Visakha Vimala Vidyalayam School
Delhi Public School
Adarsha CBSE School
DAV Public School
Delhi Public School Visakhapatnam
Chaitanya Public School
Balaji School
ETASI Timpany Steel City School
Oak
Chaitanya Public School
ZPHS School
BR Ambedkar Gurukulam
Alwardas School
Government Ground
SVLN ZP High School
SubhaVedha EM school
Dr.KKR Gowtham Concept School play ground
Jyothi Bala Vihar
De Paul School
Visakha Vimala Vidyalayam School
Delhi Public School
ZP High School
Adarsha CBSE School
DAV Public School
Delhi Public School Visakhapatnam
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Radio Stations near Visakhapatnam

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Visakhapatnam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
IE bhavan
IE bhavan
TU 142 Aircraft Museum
TU 142 Aircraft Museum
Vishaka Museum
Vishaka Museum
VMDRA Sea King Museum
VMDRA Sea King Museum
VMRDA Sea Harrier Museum
VMRDA Sea Harrier Museum
VUDA Telugu Cultural and Heritage Museum
VUDA Telugu Cultural and Heritage Museum

Libraries in Visakhapatnam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AU Library0.0
Book Magic Library0.0
Book Magic Library0.0
Civil Library0.0
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Library0.0
durgabaisishusankshemam0.0
durgabaisishusankshemam0.0
Govt. Regional Library0.0
Grandhalayam0.0
Knowledge Resource Center(KRC)0.0
TEQIP Engineering0.0
Visakha Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Visakhapatnam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anandapuram market
Anandapuram Rythu Bazaar
Bazar Centre
Fish market
Fish market
King Edward VII Market (Presented by the Rajah of Kurupam)
King Edward VII Market (Presented by the Rajah of Kurupam)
King Edward VII Market (Presented by the Rajah of Kurupam)
Mustafa Junction
Mustafa Junction
Mustafa Junction
MVP Rythu Bazaar
raithu bazar
raithu bazar
raithu bazar
raithu bazar
Rythu Bazaar
Rythu bazaar
Rythu Bazar
Rythu Bazar
Rythu Bazar
Rythu Bazar
Rythu Bazar
Rythu Bazar
Sector 5 Market
Sector 5, Sea Food Market
Vemulavalasa market

Restaurants in Visakhapatnam

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eaters Stop
Friends Tandoori Point
Girija Parlour
Hotel Alpha
Murali Krishna Mess
Nandanam
Neha's Kitchen
Pizza Hut
Saanvi Millet Tiffins
SVS Quality Foods

Cafes in Visakhapatnam

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brew n Bubble
Resto Cafe

Theatres in Visakhapatnam

5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annapurna Theater
lakshmi
lakshmi theater
Mohini
Sreekanya

Clinics in Visakhapatnam

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhajrang Skin Clinic
GSR Chest Clinic
Lakshmi Nursing Home
Madhu Skin Clinic
Padmaja Clinic
Rotary Free Homeo Clinic
Sandhya Sree Nursing Home

Dentists in Visakhapatnam

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Expert Dental Care
KNR Dental Hospital
Sudhakars Dental Clinic
Tooth Galaxy Dental Care

Train Stations in Visakhapatnam

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Duvvada

Bus Stations in Visakhapatnam

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appikonda Bus Stop
APSRTC Bus Station , Kurmanapalem ( Steel City )
APSRTC Bus Station, Old Gajuwaka
Murubai Bus Stop

Gas Stations in Visakhapatnam

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
HP
HP
HP
HP
HP Petrol Bunk
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Ravi Rays Indian Oil Petrol Bunk

Banks in Visakhapatnam

14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Bandhan Bank
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
IDBI Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
The Visakhapatnam Cooperative Bank
Union Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Visakhapatnam

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Celest Mall
CMR

Stadiums & Teams in Visakhapatnam

TeamLeagueDivision
indoor statdium
S3 Indoor Sports Arena

Airports Near Visakhapatnam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Visakhapatnam International AirportVTZLarge Airport

Post Offices in Visakhapatnam

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
APSRTC Logistics
Gopalapatnam
Old Head Post office
ST Courier

Treatment Centers in Visakhapatnam

69 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apollo Clinic
Aruna ENT Clinic
Aruna ENT Clinic
Avinash Neuro Clinic
Beyond Autism
Bhagavathi Clinic
Bhajrang Skin Clinic
Bhajrang Skin Clinic
Cghs wellness centre
Cure Speciality Clinics
Dr. P.P.Srinivas Murthy Clinic
Dr. P.P.Srinivas Murthy Clinic
Dr. Ram's Heart & Multispeciality Clinic
Dr. Ravi Child Clinic
ENT Clinic
ENT Clinic
ENT Clinic
ENT Clinic
Gayatri Health Care
GSR Chest Clinic
GSR Chest Clinic
Guru Ayurcare
Indu's dental specialities
Janaki Polyclinic
Janaki Polyclinic
KIMS Fertility
Kundan Family Clinic
Lakshmi Nursing Home
Lakshmi Nursing Home
Lb Prasad Medical
Lb Prasad Medical
Madhu Skin Clinic
Madhu Skin Clinic
Medinar Polyclinics
Medinar Polyclinics
Mukhyamantri Arogya Kendram
Mukhyamantri Arogya Kendram
Mukhyamantri Arogya Kendram
Padmaja Clinic
Padmaja Clinic
Raphah Hospital
Rotary Free Homeo Clinic
Rotary Free Homeo Clinic
Sandhya Sree Nursing Home
Sandhya Sree Nursing Home
Sanjevani Mega Clinic
Sanjevani Mega Clinic
Shanthi Maternity and Infertility Clinic
Shoulder & Knee Clinic
Smar City Clinic
Smar City Clinic
Smart Health Clinic
Smiles Dental
Smiles Dental
SR Medical Center
Sri Chandra Ortho Care
Sri Chandra Ortho Care
Sri Orthopedic & Physiotheraphy Clinic
Sri Sai Balaji Clinic
Sri Sai Balaji Clinic
Sri Sai Balaji Clinic
Sri Sai Sanjeevani Clinic
Srikanth's Speech & Hearing Clinic
Srikanth's Speech & Hearing Clinic
Usha Clinic
Vasu Deva Rao Clinic
Veera Clinic
Vijaya Krishna Clinic
Vijaya Medical Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Visakhapatnam

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aganampudi Church
Aganampudi Church
Airport Baptist Church
Ayyappa Swamy Temple
Bhagvan Sri Satya Sai Spiritual and Service Centre
Children Of Faith
Children Of Faith
Christ The Saviour Church
Christ The Saviour Church
Christ The Saviour Church
Christ The Saviour Church
CSI St. John's Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Holy Cross Catholic Church
LEFI - Laymen's Evangelical Fellowship
LEFI - Laymen's Evangelical Fellowship
Little Flock Churcg
Little Flock Churcg
Lutheran church
Maridimamba Ammavari Temple
Maridimamba Temple
Puri Jagannath Temple
Ramalayam
Ross Hill Church
Sacred Heart Church
Sai Baba Temple
Shivalayam
Sivalayam . Pathuru
St. Thomas Church
Temple
Trisakthi Temple
Union Telegu Baptist Church
United Baptist Church Malkapuram
United Christ Church
Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
Venkateshwara swamy Temple
Vinakaya Temple
Vinayaka temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Visakhapatnam

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 37
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 12
Cafes 1
Bars 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 16
Hotels 1
Parks 12
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 24

Things to See Near Visakhapatnam

5 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • Sri Rama Fish Aquarium
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Ramakrishna Beach
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Dolphin's Nose Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Simhachalam Hill
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Ruins of British Bungalow

🇮🇳 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 Visakhapatnam

What is the population of Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam has a population of 1,063,178 residents and is located in India. The population density is 4,302 people per square mile, spread across 247.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Visakhapatnam expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,200, 97% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $45 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

How is the job market in Visakhapatnam?

Visakhapatnam has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $46. There are 82 business establishments in the area, including 12 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Visakhapatnam?

The median home value in Visakhapatnam is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $45.

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