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Wokha, India

Nagaland · India

Wokha is a mid-size city in Nagaland, India with a population of 54,010. Elevation: 4,544 ft (1,385 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
54,010 Population 538/sq mi density
4,544 ft Elevation 1,385 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,700 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,700 median income, 12.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$11,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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People

Population54,010
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density538/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,700
Per Capita$1,550
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty16.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$11,000
Rent$35
Housing Units21,604
Rent Burden28.3%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation4,544 ft (1,385 m)
Population54,010
Population Density538 / sq mi
Elevation4,544 ft (1,385 m)
Coordinates26.0972°, 94.2582°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceNagaland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,879 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,700
Median Age25.0 years

About Wokha

Wokha is a mid-size city in India (Nagaland) with a population of 54,010. The city sits at an elevation of 4,544 feet (1,385 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Wokha has a population of 54,010 with a density of 538 people per square mile, spread across 100.4 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

54,010
Total Population
538
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
100.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wokha vs India Average

The median household income in Wokha is $1,700, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,550 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $30, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 972 business establishments.

Income: Wokha vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,700
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,550
Avg Weekly Wage$30

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above India avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above India avg
Establishments (County)972

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wokha is $11,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 21,604 total housing units in the city. 28.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$11,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.3%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units21,604

Property Tax

Climate in Wokha

Wokha has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1691 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.8°C / 55°F 4.4° / 22.7° 13.0
Feb 14.4°C / 58°F 5.3° / 24.6° 29.9
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 9.1° / 29.4° 48.7
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 13.6° / 31.8° 104.9
May 23.5°C / 74°F 15.8° / 33.7° 207.3
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 18.4° / 33.1° 302.7
Jul 25°C / 77°F 19.8° / 33.4° 325.7
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 19.4° / 33.6° 260.1
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 18.7° / 33.1° 223.9
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 14.7° / 31.8° 146.8
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 10.1° / 26.2° 16.1
Dec 14°C / 57°F 5.7° / 23° 12.0
Wokha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,544 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above India avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,544 ft (1,385 m)
Area100.4 sq mi (260.0 km²)
Population Density538/sq mi
Coordinates26.0972°N, 94.2582°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 9, 2013 66 km SE of Phek, India M5.8 116 km
Apr 5, 1999 29 km WNW of Imph?l, India M5.6 145 km
Jul 1, 2012 21 km ESE of Phek, India M5.6 71 km
Nov 6, 2013 24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India M5.4 70 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 137 km
Aug 30, 2009 74 km SE of Phek, India M5.3 124 km
Apr 30, 1990 36 km SW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.3 101 km
Jun 23, 1991 Assam, India M5.3 122 km
Jul 14, 2012 26 km S of Phek, India M5.2 78 km
May 9, 1995 77 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 127 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 147 km
Mar 25, 2005 40 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 90 km
Apr 4, 2019 25 km SSW of Phek, India M5.1 74 km
Mar 4, 2017 55 km SSE of Phek, India M5.1 109 km
Jan 28, 1991 53 km ESE of Tuensang, India M5.0 104 km
Dec 2, 1998 34 km SSW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.0 81 km
May 5, 1994 52 km ENE of Yairipok, India M5.0 147 km
Jun 14, 2005 89 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 143 km
Jul 7, 2008 60 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 108 km
Mar 23, 2005 50 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 80 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 11.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 14.7 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 14.5 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest

Wokha has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 56°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Wokha

Institution Type Founded Website
Don Bosco Higher Seconary School University
Government Higher Secondary School University
Institute of Communication & Information Technology College
Nagaland University Lumami University
Narayanpur LP School College
Ratanpur LP School College
Simanta High School College
Simanta ME School College

Schools in Wokha

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMBE School
Don Bosco School
Christian Model High School
Government High School
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Clinics in Wokha

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mhondamo Memorial Nursing Home
Vision Eye Care

Bus Stations in Wokha

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #857949597
NST Station

Gas Stations in Wokha

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #7972633986

Banks in Wokha

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
SBI

Stadiums & Teams in Wokha

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Airports Near Wokha

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dimapur AirportDMUMedium Airport
Jorhat AirportJRHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wokha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wokha Baptist Church
Wokha Village Baptist Church

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 Wokha

What is the population of Wokha?

Wokha has a population of 54,010 residents and is located in India. The population density is 538 people per square mile, spread across 100.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wokha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,700, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $11,000 (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 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wokha?

Wokha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

How is the job market in Wokha?

The job market in Wokha faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $30. There are 972 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wokha?

The median home value in Wokha is $11,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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