Nongpoh
City in Meghalaya, India
Overview
Nongpoh is a tranquil town set in the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, serving as a gateway between Assam and Shillong. Known for its verdant scenery and friendly local markets, the town is a refreshing stopover for travelers exploring northeastern India.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Meghalaya
Population
17,055
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.90°, 91.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$420
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
English
45
Temperature
22.9°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2012 mm
Internet Speed
396 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SHL
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 45/100.