Categories in Shillong
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shillong
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 664 | — |
| Other accommodation | 605 | — |
| Restaurants | 567 | — |
| Shopping other | 494 | — |
| Education | 430 | 79 years |
| Clothing stores | 383 | — |
| Public administration | 354 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 311 | — |
| Electronics stores | 269 | 15 years |
| Apartments | 258 | — |
| Fast food restaurants | 244 | — |
| Hardware store | 218 | — |
| Religion | 203 | — |
Shillong Facts
| Area | 36.3 km² |
| Population | 403,177 |
| Male Population | 200,492 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 202,685 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +150.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.8% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 21.3, Female: 22) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,278 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 364 |
| Neighborhoods | Police Bazar, Laitumkhrah, North Eastern Hill University, Secretariat Hills, Nongkynrih, Laitumkhrah |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 25.56892, 91.88313 |
| Pin Codes | 793001, 793002, 793003, 793004, 793007, More |
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Shillong Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 160,789 | 237,859 | 303,523 | 392,465 | 403,177 | 426,754 | 453,497 |
| Population Density | 4,427.9 / km² | 6,550.3 / km² | 8,358.6 / km² | 10,808 / km² | 11,103 / km² | 11,752.3 / km² | 12,488.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridShillong Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 32.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillong | +150.7% | +69.5% | +32.8% |
| Meghalaya | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shillong Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillong | 21.7 yrs | 22 yrs | 21.3 yrs |
| Meghalaya | 20.2 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 20 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shillong Population Density
Population Density: 11,103 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillong | 403,177 | 36.3 km² | 11,103 / km² |
| Meghalaya | 3.3 million | 22,448.2 km² | 146 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shillong Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Shillong
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Shillong
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Shillong
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Shillong
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shillong
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Shillong Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,140 | $3,341 | $4,750 | $6,475 | $7,135 | $7,147 | $6,657 | $7,278 |
| Total GDP | $70.5M | $90.7M | $153.1M | $244.9M | $307.9M | $336.5M | $311.1M | $350.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Shillong CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillong | 809,631 tn | 2.01 tn | 22,296.2 tons/km² |
| Meghalaya | 4,569,009 tn | 1.4 tn | 203.5 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Shillong CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 809,631 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,296.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/19 | 2:30 PM | 4.4 | 86.6 km | 10,000 m | 29km NW of Nongstoin, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/18 | 7:04 PM | 3.8 | 96 km | 10,000 m | 36km WNW of Nongstoin, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/17 | 2:01 PM | 4.5 | 61.2 km | 34,060 m | 4km NW of Chhatak, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/17 | 3:40 PM | 4.4 | 71.4 km | 34,670 m | 52km WNW of Haflong, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/17 | 4:05 AM | 4.4 | 78.4 km | 36,940 m | 16km WNW of Nongstoin, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/17 | 12:25 PM | 4.3 | 8.1 km | 35,000 m | 8km N of Shillong, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/16 | 9:43 AM | 4.1 | 20.8 km | 37,620 m | 14km NE of Cherrapunji, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/16 | 10:30 AM | 4.5 | 83.7 km | 53,710 m | 17km SSW of Marigaon, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/14 | 5:26 PM | 4 | 84.6 km | 45,020 m | 10km ENE of Hajo, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/13 | 1:23 AM | 4.4 | 55.2 km | 43,800 m | 17km NNE of Nongpoh, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Shillong
Shillong (English pronunciation: /ʃɪˈlɔːŋ/; Khasi: Shillong) is the capital and hill station of Meghalaya, also known as "The Abode of Clouds", one of the smallest states in India. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and is situat..
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