Living in Mawlai-Mawïong
Mawlai-Mawïong is a large place in Meghalaya, India, home to 55,012 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 4%, #118 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #136 of 3,608), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 6%, #215 of 3,608).
Residents55,012
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport62 km (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International)
Nearest city of 100k+6 km
Within 30 km263,500 people
Terrain around itabout 1,310 m, height range 870 m
Main railway line57.8 km
Border with Bangladesh50 km
Distance to New Delhi1,489 km
Within 10 km263,464 people
Greater areaGreater Shillong, 6 km out
LandscapeKhasi Hills
Winter daylight10 h 32 min, sunset 12:07
See Mawlai-Mawïong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mawlai-Mawïong
- The landscape belongs to Khasi Hills.
- It is part of Greater Shillong, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 32 min and sets around 12:07; in late June it sets around 14:46.
How Mawlai-Mawïong ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Meghalaya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #555 of 3,335 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 68 | #893 of 3,608 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #389 of 3,335 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #400 of 3,335 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #1,920 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #1,286 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #712 of 3,608 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #875 of 2,738 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #825 of 2,471 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #945 of 2,212 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #118 of 3,608 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #796 of 2,549 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #724 of 2,006 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 20 | #580 of 946 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #862 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #903 of 3,608 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 50 | #779 of 2,212 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #1,045 of 3,608 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #1,081 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #2,773 of 3,608 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #557 of 3,608 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #215 of 3,608 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #2,815 of 3,608 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #703 of 3,608 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #792 of 3,608 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #136 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 66 | #1,080 of 3,608 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #934 of 2,738 | #2 of 7 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Shillong 6 km
- Laitumkhrah 6 km
- Nongthymmai 7 km
- Nongpoh 31 km
- Jowai 37 km
- Shella 55 km
- Nongstoin 63 km
- Jagiroad 64 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.