Living in Kohima
Kohima is a large place in Nagaland, India, home to 99,039 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 4%, #109 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 5%, #152 of 3,608), early retirees (top 15%, #522 of 3,608).
Residents99,039
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport104 km (Bir Tikendrajit International)
Nearest city of 100k+47 km
Within 30 km99,000 people
Terrain around itabout 1,030 m, height range 1,150 m
Main railway line46.0 km
Border with Myanmar59 km
Distance to New Delhi1,703 km
Within 10 km99,039 people
LandscapeNaga hills
Winter daylight10 h 32 min, sunset 11:58
See Kohima on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kohima
- The landscape belongs to Naga hills.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 32 min and sets around 11:58; in late June it sets around 14:38.
How Kohima 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 Nagaland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #2,454 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #2,559 of 3,608 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #2,620 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #2,690 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #2,927 of 3,335 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #2,810 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #522 of 3,608 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 71 | #1,251 of 3,608 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #2,709 of 3,335 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #1,950 of 3,608 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #2,272 of 3,608 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #2,206 of 3,335 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #2,175 of 3,608 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 8 | #2,424 of 3,608 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #109 of 3,608 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #2,153 of 3,608 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #1,298 of 3,608 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #1,757 of 3,608 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #152 of 3,608 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 33 | #2,612 of 3,608 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.