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Ambala

City in Haryana, India

Overview

Ambala, located at the intersection of Haryana and Punjab, is a key north Indian city known for its lively markets, military history, and proximity to major cities like Chandigarh and Delhi. Its twin divisions, Ambala City and Ambala Cantt, offer a mix of colonial charm and dynamic urban life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Haryana
Population
195,153
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
30.33°, 76.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$375
Local Cost
$223
Local Income
$270
Cashless
55
English
48
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
31.0°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
47.9°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
1053 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXC
Distance
41 km

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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 - 2 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 60/100.

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