Rangpo
City in Sikkim, India
Overview
Rangpo is a key gateway to the state of Sikkim, serving as the first major town one encounters upon entering from West Bengal. With its scenic riverside location, small-town vibe, and friendly locals, Rangpo offers a blend of natural beauty and important stopover facilities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Sikkim
Population
10,450
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.18°, 88.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$365
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$220
Cashless
35
English
40
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1705 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PYG
Distance
8 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.