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Thimphu, Thimphu District

Bhutan

National capital27.4661° N, 89.6419° E

Thimphu is a national capital located in Thimphu District, Bhutan. The recorded population is 98,676.

Population98,676
ProvinceThimphu District
Coordinates27.4661° N, 89.6419° E
Elevation2,320 m
CountryBhutan
Rank in Bhutan#1 of 253

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About Thimphu

You can find Thimphu at 27.47° N, 89.64° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is classified under Thimphu District, Bhutan. It stands at 2,320 meters of elevation.

Ranked #1 in Bhutan by population, Thimphu has 98,676 residents out of 253 registered localities.

Cities in Thimphu District

The Thimphu District region of Bhutan is home to Thimphu and other cities such as Babesa, Lingshi, Lungtenzampa. Thimphu has 98,676 inhabitants.

BabesaLingshiLungtenzampaLobeysa

Nearby Cities

Thimphu is surrounded by 16 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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LungtenzampaRegional capital
0.3 km
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Tashi Chho DzongCity
3.1 km
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BabesaCity
3.8 km
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TshalunangCity
11.8 km
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DotanangCity
13 km
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RagaCity
21.3 km
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GasilaCity
21.5 km
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Paro Populated4City
22.3 km
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Paro populated 1City
22.5 km
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YuwakCity
22.9 km
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ParoRegional capital · 11,448 inhab.
22.9 km
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Paro Populated3City
23 km
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Paro Populated2City
23 km
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Atsho ChhubarCity
24 km
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LobeysaCity
24.9 km
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PajoCity · 3,032 inhab.
25 km

Universities in Thimphu

Thimphu is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Royal Institute of Health Sciences1974——
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Largest cities in Bhutan

#1 Thimphu98,676#2 Phuntsholing27,658#3 Tsirang22,376#4 Punākha21,500#5 Pemagatshel13,864
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Thimphu?

Thimphu has a population of 98,676. It ranks #1 in Bhutan by population.

What province or state is Thimphu in?

Thimphu is located in Thimphu District, Bhutan.

Where is Thimphu located?

Thimphu is located at coordinates 27.47° N, 89.64° E in Thimphu District, Bhutan. It sits at an elevation of 2,320 meters above sea level.

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