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Wānkāner, India

Gujarat · India

Wānkāner is a mid-size city in Gujarat, India with a population of 47,814. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
47,814 Population 105/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$22,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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People

Population47,814
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density105/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$3,100
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$22,000
Rent$55
Housing Units19,126
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population47,814
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates22.6120°, 70.9438°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age28.5 years

About Wānkāner

Wānkāner is a mid-size city in India (Gujarat) with a population of 47,814. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Wānkāner has a population of 47,814 with a density of 105 people per square mile, spread across 457.4 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

47,814
Total Population
105
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
457.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wānkāner vs India Average

The median household income in Wānkāner is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $60, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 861 business establishments.

Income: Wānkāner vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,100
Avg Weekly Wage$60

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)861

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wānkāner is $22,000, 92% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 19,126 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,000
92% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units19,126

Property Tax

Climate in Wānkāner

Wānkāner has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 884 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.7°C / 66°F 7.2° / 32.4° 0.5
Feb 23°C / 73°F 10° / 37.4° 0.0
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 14.1° / 41.5° 5.1
Apr 31.8°C / 89°F 20° / 43.8° 2.9
May 33.3°C / 92°F 23.4° / 45° 14.8
Jun 31.9°C / 89°F 24.9° / 42.8° 122.2
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 24.7° / 36.5° 226.3
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 22.8° / 34.5° 271.3
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 22.4° / 33.6° 205.1
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 17.7° / 33.9° 26.7
Nov 23°C / 73°F 12° / 33.3° 7.8
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 7.6° / 31.6° 1.6
Wānkāner has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above India avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area457.4 sq mi (1,184.7 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates22.6120°N, 70.9438°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2020.

Jan 26, 2001 17 km NW of Bhach?u, India M7.7 116 km
Jan 28, 2001 15 km WSW of R?par, India M5.8 109 km
Mar 7, 2006 34 km NE of R?par, India M5.5 130 km
Apr 6, 2006 13 km E of Bhach?u, India M5.5 92 km
Jan 26, 2001 22 km NNW of Anj?r, India M5.5 126 km
Jan 28, 2001 6 km SE of Bhach?u, India M5.4 91 km
Feb 19, 2001 40 km NW of Bhach?u, India M5.4 139 km
Jan 26, 2001 17 km E of Bhuj, India M5.3 134 km
Feb 3, 2001 23 km WNW of R?par, India M5.3 127 km
Jan 26, 2001 18 km NNW of Anj?r, India M5.2 124 km
Jun 14, 2020 9 km N of Bhach?u, India M5.1 105 km
Feb 8, 2001 24 km WNW of R?par, India M5.1 127 km
Jan 26, 2001 5 km S of Bhach?u, India M5.1 94 km
Aug 5, 2003 25 km WNW of R?par, India M5.0 131 km
Apr 6, 2006 17 km NNE of R?par, India M5.0 127 km
Jun 19, 2012 39 km NNW of Bhach?u, India M5.0 135 km
Jan 31, 2001 11 km NE of Bhach?u, India M4.9 100 km
Jan 26, 2001 23 km NNW of Bhach?u, India M4.9 122 km
Apr 10, 2006 33 km NW of Bhach?u, India M4.9 130 km
Jan 26, 2001 17 km NNW of Anj?r, India M4.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 88 km
2019 Vayu Category 3 277 km
1999 Unnamed Category 3 284 km
1998 Unnamed Category 3 102 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 247 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1819 KUTCH Earthquake 1,543 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 3.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Wānkāner has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 67°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Wānkāner

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amarsar
Sindhawadar

Gas Stations in Wānkāner

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Essar Pump
IN #5497503687
Sheth petrolium

Stadiums & Teams in Wānkāner

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Airports Near Wānkāner

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rajkot International AirportHSRLarge Airport
Rajkot AirportRAJMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wānkāner

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
JADESHWAR
Jadeshwar Mahadev Mandir
Madina masjid
Modheshwari Mata Mandir

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 Wānkāner

What is the population of Wānkāner?

Wānkāner has a population of 47,814 residents and is located in India. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 457.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wānkāner expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $22,000 (92% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wānkāner?

Wānkāner has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Wānkāner?

Wānkāner has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $60. There are 861 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wānkāner?

The median home value in Wānkāner is $22,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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