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Visakhapatnam

City in Andhra Pradesh, India

Overview

Visakhapatnam, often called Vizag, is a lively port city on India's east coast, renowned for its picturesque beaches, busy markets, and hilltop parks. The city blends industrial significance with cultural traditions, offering a relaxed yet lively atmosphere for visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

India

State

Andhra Pradesh

Population

2,035,922

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Coordinates

17.68°, 83.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$594

Local Cost

$306

Local Income

$290

Cashless

English

Temperature

27.4°C

Summer Avg

28.8°C

Winter Avg

24.2°C

Record High

39.7°C

Record Low

17.0°C

Humidity

76%

Precipitation

1254 mm

Internet Speed

63 Mbps

Upload

56 Mbps

Latency

25 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

VTZ

Distance

6 km

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Adarsh Nagar Adarsh Nagar is a mostly residential area with a mix of apartments and independent houses. Local markets and schools are easily accessible.Sector 5, MVP Colony Sector 5 in MVP Colony is a residential area with wide roads and basic amenities. Most buildings are apartments with some small shops along main streets.Sundar Nagar Sundar Nagar is a leafy residential colony close to central Delhi. It has wide roads, well-kept parks, and a cluster of upscale shops and art galleries along the main street.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 56 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.

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