East Jaintia Hills
City in Meghalaya, India
Overview
East Jaintia Hills is a picturesque district in Meghalaya renowned for its rolling hills, waterfalls, and lively local culture. The region remains off the beaten path for most tourists, offering an authentic experience of rural Northeast India. Its small towns and villages are gateways to natural wonders and traditional lifestyles.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Meghalaya
Population
122,436
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.36°, 92.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$120
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
13.8°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2332 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
62 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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.