Is Margao a good place to live?
Margao, Goa (Panaji & Margao) · pincode 403601
It has trade-offs. It trails the Goa (Panaji & Margao) average on 3 of 5 free checks.
Margao ranks 40 of 48 in Goa (Panaji & Margao) on our free-data score (59/100). Air averages 28 µg/m³ and stays within India's daily limit even in Jan–Mar.
Strengths
- Cleaner air than most of Goa (Panaji & Margao).
Watch-outs
- Higher flood exposure than most of Goa (Panaji & Margao).
- Less greenery than most of Goa (Panaji & Margao).
- Busier streets than most of Goa (Panaji & Margao).
- Inside the modelled 1-in-100-year flood zone (up to 2.5 m).
Margao vs Goa (Panaji & Margao)
| Check | Here | City typical | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 28.3 µg/m³ | 30.5 µg/m³ | Better |
| Heat-stress days | 125 a year | 125 a year | Similar |
| Flood (river/coastal) | 35/100 | 75/100 | Worse |
| Green within 500 m | 54% | 75% | Worse |
| People per km² | 5,227 | 1,699 | Worse |
“City typical” is the median of 48 Goa (Panaji & Margao) areas.
Also covers: Aquem, Gogol.