Vasco da Gama
City in Goa, India
Overview
Vasco da Gama is a lively port city on Goa's western coast, blending colonial history, busy markets, and access to some of Goa's quieter beaches. It is a gateway for air and rail travel, with a laid-back charm and a growing local scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Goa
Population
100,485
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
15.40°, 73.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
43
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
58
Monthly Cost · estimate
$530
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$350
Cashless
68
English
73
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
60 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GOI
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.