Jorethang
City in Sikkim, India
Overview
Jorethang is a charming town located in southern Sikkim, India, known for its lively local markets and as a gateway to western Sikkim. Set along the banks of the Rangeet River, it is a transit point and cultural hub for surrounding villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Sikkim
Population
9,009
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.11°, 88.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$358
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$180
Cashless
40
English
55
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1545 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PYG
Distance
30 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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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.