# Dagana Dzongkhag, Bhutan – Gewogs, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/ Dzongkhag · Bhutan # Dagana Dzongkhag Dagana Dzongkhag is a dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan. It had an estimated **26,067 people** in 2024 on 1,723 km² (about 15 per km²). Its main town is Daga. It is divided into 14 gewogs. 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 53 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 26,067people (2024) - 1,723km² - 14gewogs - 53mapped services ## How many people live in Dagana Dzongkhag? Dagana Dzongkhag had an estimated **26,067 people** in 2024 — 3.4% of Bhutan, 11th of 20 dzongkhags. There are 911 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bhutan figure of 922). Spread over 1,723 km², that is about **15 people per km²**, 12th of 20 dzongkhags. 24.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 30 across Bhutan). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,929** 5–9 ****1,979** 10–14 ****2,453** 15–19 ****2,360** 20–24 ****1,666** 25–29 ****1,867** 30–34 ****2,370** 35–39 ****2,198** 40–44 ****1,981** 45–49 ****1,659** 50–54 ****1,332** 55–59 ****1,273** 60–64 ****938** 65–69 ****855** 70–74 ****536** 75+ ****673** 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 Dagana Dzongkhag? Dagana Dzongkhag lies in [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). It borders 5 other dzongkhags: [Chhukha Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/), [Sarpang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/sarpang/), [Thimphu Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/), [Tsirang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/tsirang/) and [Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/wangduephodrang/). By area it is the 13th largest of 20 dzongkhags in Bhutan. It covers 4.4% of [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). The centre of Dagana Dzongkhag is about 60 km in a straight line from Thimphu, the capital. The centre point is at 26.9909° N, 89.9243° E. Source: [OCHA ROAP via HDX, Bhutan administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-btn). ## Gewogs of Dagana Dzongkhag Gewog Area km² Localities Services [Deorali Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/deorali/) 91 3 3 [Dorona Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/dorona/) 108 11 2 [Drugyelgang Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/drugyelgang/) 57 0 1 [Gesarling Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/gesarling/) 38 1 4 [Gozhi Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/gozhi/) 22 2 2 [Kalidzingkha Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/kalidzingkha/) 191 1 3 [Khipisa Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/khipisa/) 96 2 3 [Lajab Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/lajab/) 109 1 1 [Lhamoizingkha Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/lhamoizingkha/) 106 4 4 [Nichula Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/nichula/) 139 7 0 [Trashiding Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/trashiding/) 40 0 1 [Tsangkha Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/tsangkha/) 37 0 2 [Tsendagang Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/tsendagang/) 96 3 9 [Tseza Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/tseza/) 594 6 18 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 Dagana Dzongkhag Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Dagana Dzongkhag. The largest with a recorded population: Daga (2,243). Settlements here lie between about 558 m and 3,244 m above sea level (median 1,558 m). - Bachāp - Banglachhu - Bangtrar - Bjemthang - Chalaika - Chhu Chhung Chhu - Chhukam - Chongsamling - Daga - Dagana - Dagapela - Dam - Dorona - Dorona Chhoongwa - Doronagaon - Gangtokha - Gari - Gesarling - Gipsa - Gnimthenla - Gozhi Throm - Hurdrong - Karmaling - Labtsakha - Lalidhapper - Lhamoy Zingkha Gewog - Lhamozingkha (Kalikhola) - Lungsilsa - Maamedthang - Mauregaon - Momai Thāng - Neydachhu - Nyimtola - Omchhugang - Pagla Kholsa - Pinsoperi - Soleytar - Sushitang - Thinggaun - Thumgaon - Usak 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 Dagana Dzongkhag Named natural and historic features inside Dagana Dzongkhag, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Sama River ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain pass. - Tarka La · 3,496 m ### History 1 fort. - Taga 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 Dagana Dzongkhag and the best time to visit In Dagana Dzongkhag, the warmest month is Jul (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (8 °C). About 1,631 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (365 mm) and the driest Dec (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March and October to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 8 5 Feb 10 14 Mar 14 39 Apr 17 125 May 19 199 Jun 21 274 Jul 21 365 Aug 21 280 Sep 20 222 Oct 17 101 Nov 13 6 Dec 10 2 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dagana Dzongkhag Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Khagochen PHC · Kalidzingkha 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.97255&mlon=89.93294#map=17/26.97255/89.93294) Bank BNB Notshab Dalaythang, Kana · Kalidzingkha 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.97024&mlon=89.92772#map=17/26.97024/89.92772) ATM BoB ATM · Shompangkha 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.86571&mlon=90.26933#map=17/26.86571/90.26933) Petrol pump BOD Dagapela · Tsendagang 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.94322&mlon=89.95996#map=17/26.94322/89.95996) Hotel Legoi Antaray Resident · Khipisa 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.99514&mlon=89.96191#map=17/26.99514/89.96191) School Dagapela Autonomous School · Tsendagang 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=26.93367&mlon=89.95748#map=17/26.93367/89.95748) College Professional Development Centre, RAA · Kikorthang 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.02175&mlon=90.13013#map=17/27.02175/90.13013) Police station police station dagana · Tseza 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.07195&mlon=89.88152#map=17/27.07195/89.88152) 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 Dagana Dzongkhag Places mapped inside Dagana Dzongkhag in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals9 - Banks14 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels11 - Schools10 - Restaurants7 - Police stations1 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 Dagana Dzongkhag?In Bhutan - What is the population of Dagana Dzongkhag?26,067 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Dagana Dzongkhag?About 32 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Dagana Dzongkhag?About 15 people per km² - What borders Dagana Dzongkhag?Chhukha Dzongkhag, Sarpang Dzongkhag, Thimphu Dzongkhag, Tsirang Dzongkhag and Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag - How many villages are in Dagana Dzongkhag?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Dagana Dzongkhag?Settlements lie between 558 m and 3,244 m - What is the highest point in Dagana Dzongkhag?Tarka La (3,496 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Dagana Dzongkhag?February to March and October to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Dagana Dzongkhag?Khagochen PHC, about 2.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Dagana Dzongkhag?BNB Notshab Dalaythang, Kana, about 2.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Dagana Dzongkhag?BoB ATM, about 37 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dagana Dzongkhag?BOD Dagapela, about 6.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Dagana Dzongkhag?9 mapped - How many banks are in Dagana Dzongkhag?14 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Dagana Dzongkhag?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Dagana Dzongkhag?BT003 (OCHA common operational dataset)