# Chhukha Dzongkhag, Bhutan – Gewogs, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/

Dzongkhag · Bhutan 

# Chhukha Dzongkhag

Chhukha Dzongkhag is a dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan. It had an estimated **70,205 people** in 2024 on 1,880 km² (about 37 per km²). Its main town is Tsimasham. It is divided into 11 gewogs. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 108 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 70,205people (2024)
- 1,880km²
- 11gewogs
- 108mapped services

## How many people live in Chhukha Dzongkhag?

Chhukha Dzongkhag had an estimated **70,205 people** in 2024 — 9.0% of Bhutan, 2nd of 20 dzongkhags. There are 945 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bhutan figure of 922). Spread over 1,880 km², that is about **37 people per km²**, 5th of 20 dzongkhags.

21.9% of people are children under 15 and 5.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 30 across Bhutan). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 37 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,160**

5–9 ****4,843**

10–14 ****5,341**

15–19 ****5,976**

20–24 ****7,173**

25–29 ****6,658**

30–34 ****7,336**

35–39 ****6,828**

40–44 ****5,417**

45–49 ****4,266**

50–54 ****3,389**

55–59 ****2,428**

60–64 ****1,821**

65–69 ****1,424**

70–74 ****925**

75+ ****1,217**

Source: [National Statistics Bureau of Bhutan / UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population projections 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-btn).

## Where is Chhukha Dzongkhag?

Chhukha Dzongkhag lies in [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). It borders 5 other dzongkhags: [Dagana Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/), [Haa Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/haa/), [Paro Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/paro/), [Samtse Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/samtse/) and [Thimphu Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/). By area it is the 9th largest of 20 dzongkhags in Bhutan. It covers 4.8% of [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). The centre of Chhukha Dzongkhag is about 51 km in a straight line from Thimphu, the capital. The centre point is at 27.0161° N, 89.5441° E.

Source: [OCHA ROAP via HDX, Bhutan administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-btn).

## Gewogs of Chhukha Dzongkhag

Gewog Area km² Localities Services 

[Bjachho Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/bjachho/) 141 12 11 

[Bongo Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/bongo/) 399 12 9 

[Chapchha Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/chapchha/) 129 7 1 

[Dala Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/dala/) 136 14 2 

[Dungna Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/dungna/) 202 3 1 

[Geling Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/geling/) 222 1 2 

[Getana Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/getana/) 242 1 1 

[Logchina Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/logchina/) 72 1 2 

[Metap Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/metap/) 130 0 1 

[Phuentsholing Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/phuentsholing/) 134 4 77 

[Samphelling Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/samphelling/) 74 2 1 

Source: [OCHA ROAP via HDX, Bhutan administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-btn); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Chhukha Dzongkhag

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Chhukha Dzongkhag. The largest with a recorded population: Phuntsholing (27,658), Tsimasham (2,855), Mebisa (2,855) and Daphu (1,666). Settlements here lie between about 314 m and 2,674 m above sea level (median 1,669 m).

- Arikha
- Baeyul Kunzang
- Balujora
- Beyri
- Bubugang
- Bunagu
- Chapchha
- Chhasilakha
- Chhudasa
- Chhumelakha
- Chukha
- Dala
- Dalabuk
- Damchu
- Daphu
- Doongna
- Dorgoen
- Dungna
- Gedu
- Getana
- Gyengu
- Jomobjag
- Kamji
- Khamaedtapthang
- Khitokha
- Kyapcha Dzong
- Lachhugang
- Lobnig
- Mangdokha
- Matopangkha
- Mebisa
- Meritsemo
- Norgyetoed
- Nyimgang
- Pachu
- Pasakha
- Patoelum
- Phuentsholing
- Phuntsholing
- Rimtengkha
- Sampheling
- Sharphug
- Shingcheykha
- Tabjanglum
- Tabji
- Tala
- Tapthangbug
- Tebjikha
- Togtogongm
- Togtokha
- Toribari
- Tshimalakha
- Tsimakha
- Tsimalakha
- Tsimasham
- Tāla
- Zhemo

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Chhukha Dzongkhag

Named natural and historic features inside Chhukha Dzongkhag, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### History

1 fort.

- Chhukha Dzong

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Chhukha Dzongkhag and the best time to visit

In Chhukha Dzongkhag, the warmest month is Jul (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jan (8 °C). About 1,620 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (396 mm) and the driest Dec (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to April and October to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 8 5 

Feb 10 13 

Mar 13 36 

Apr 16 91 

May 18 173 

Jun 20 263 

Jul 20 396 

Aug 20 304 

Sep 19 239 

Oct 16 91 

Nov 12 5 

Dec 9 2 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chhukha Dzongkhag

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Tshimalakha Hospital · Bjachho 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.08566&mlon=89.53992#map=17/27.08566/89.53992) 

Bank Druk Punjab Bank · Phuentsholing 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.86103&mlon=89.38313#map=17/26.86103/89.38313) 

Petrol pump Drul Petroleum Corp LTD · Phuentsholing 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.86060&mlon=89.38802#map=17/26.86060/89.38802) 

Hotel CHP Guest House · Bjachho 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.06042&mlon=89.56188#map=17/27.06042/89.56188) 

Mall Phodrang Shopping Complex · Phuentsholing 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.86027&mlon=89.38461#map=17/26.86027/89.38461) 

School Wangchu MSS School Area · Bjachho 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.05603&mlon=89.56462#map=17/27.05603/89.56462) 

College Gedu College of Business Studies · Bongo 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.92282&mlon=89.52203#map=17/26.92282/89.52203) 

Police station Chhukha Police Station · Bjachho 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.10943&mlon=89.53870#map=17/27.10943/89.53870) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chhukha Dzongkhag

Places mapped inside Chhukha Dzongkhag in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals19
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels37
- Shopping malls1
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities6
- Cinemas1
- Restaurants23
- Police stations3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Chhukha Dzongkhag?In Bhutan
- What is the population of Chhukha Dzongkhag?70,205 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chhukha Dzongkhag?About 30 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chhukha Dzongkhag?About 37 people per km²
- What borders Chhukha Dzongkhag?Dagana Dzongkhag, Haa Dzongkhag, Paro Dzongkhag, Samtse Dzongkhag and Thimphu Dzongkhag
- How many villages are in Chhukha Dzongkhag?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chhukha Dzongkhag?Settlements lie between 314 m and 2,674 m
- What is the best time to visit Chhukha Dzongkhag?March to April and October to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chhukha Dzongkhag?Tshimalakha Hospital, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chhukha Dzongkhag?Druk Punjab Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chhukha Dzongkhag?Drul Petroleum Corp LTD, about 23 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Chhukha Dzongkhag?19 mapped
- How many banks are in Chhukha Dzongkhag?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Chhukha Dzongkhag?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chhukha Dzongkhag?BT002 (OCHA common operational dataset)