Ponda

City in Goa, India

Overview

Ponda, situated in the heart of Goa, is known for its lush landscapes, historic temples, and a laidback Goan vibe that blends Hindu culture with colonial influences. As the state's religious center, Ponda welcomes travelers seeking authentic local experiences away from the coastal crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Goa
Population
22,664
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
15.40°, 74.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$542
Local Cost
$219
Local Income
$320
Cashless
50
English
60
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
18.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
2201 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GOI
Distance
20 km

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World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.