# Monggar Dzongkhag, Bhutan – Gewogs, Population & Map

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

Dzongkhag · Bhutan 

# Monggar Dzongkhag

Monggar Dzongkhag is a dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan. It had an estimated **36,060 people** in 2024 on 1,944 km² (about 19 per km²). Its main town is Mongar. It is divided into 17 gewogs. 72 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 93 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 36,060people (2024)
- 1,944km²
- 17gewogs
- 93mapped services

## How many people live in Monggar Dzongkhag?

Monggar Dzongkhag had an estimated **36,060 people** in 2024 — 4.6% of Bhutan, 8th of 20 dzongkhags. There are 1,094 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bhutan figure of 922). Spread over 1,944 km², that is about **19 people per km²**, 11th of 20 dzongkhags.

26.8% of people are children under 15 and 8.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Bhutan). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,166**

5–9 ****3,168**

10–14 ****3,316**

15–19 ****3,268**

20–24 ****2,165**

25–29 ****2,512**

30–34 ****3,077**

35–39 ****2,988**

40–44 ****2,690**

45–49 ****1,972**

50–54 ****1,674**

55–59 ****1,625**

60–64 ****1,400**

65–69 ****1,046**

70–74 ****844**

75+ ****1,150**

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 Monggar Dzongkhag?

Monggar Dzongkhag lies in [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). It borders 6 other dzongkhags: [Bumthang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/bumthang/), [Lhuentse Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/lhuentse/), [Pemagatshel Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/pemagatshel/), [Trashigang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/trashigang/), [Yangtse Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/yangtse/) and [Zhemgang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/). By area it is the 7th largest of 20 dzongkhags in Bhutan. It covers 5.0% of [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). The centre of Monggar Dzongkhag is about 157 km in a straight line from Thimphu, the capital. The centre point is at 27.2692° N, 91.2117° E.

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

## Gewogs of Monggar Dzongkhag

Gewog Area km² Localities Services 

[Balam Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/balam/) 27 3 1 

[Chaskhar Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/chaskhar/) 52 3 2 

[Chhali Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/chhali/) 24 1 2 

[Drametse Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/drametse/) 29 7 1 

[Drepung Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/drepung/) 52 3 3 

[Gongdue Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/gongdue/) 186 0 2 

[Jurmey Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/jurmey/) 56 11 1 

[Kengkhar Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/kengkhar/) 99 2 1 

[Mongar Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/mongar/) 73 10 62 

[Narang Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/narang/) 50 8 1 

[Ngatshang Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/ngatshang/) 72 3 3 

[Saleng Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/saleng/) 462 10 5 

[Shermung Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/shermung/) 302 3 2 

[Silambi Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/silambi/) 160 1 2 

[Thangrong Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/thangrong/) 68 0 2 

[Tsakaling Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/tsakaling/) 89 5 1 

[Tsamang Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/tsamang/) 144 3 2 

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 Monggar Dzongkhag

Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Monggar Dzongkhag. The largest with a recorded population: Mongar (2,969). Settlements here lie between about 1,100 m and 3,029 m above sea level (median 1,696 m).

- Baanjar
- Barka Phai
- Bilam
- Chali
- Changshingpeg
- Dametsi
- Domka
- Dongshoom
- Doongsingma
- Drametse
- Drengling
- Gangmoong
- Gashari
- Goilri Zor
- Gomchhu
- Gyelposhing
- Gyepozhing
- Horong
- Kaikhar
- Kengkhar
- Khalong
- Khebishing
- Kilikhar
- Kognala
- Konbar
- Labtsa
- Lingmethang
- Maentsang
- Mongar
- Monka
- Moodoongkharzor
- Moogtangkhar
- Na-Rang
- Ngamphoog
- Ngatshang
- Nyingala
- Pangkhang
- Pangthang
- Phosorong
- Pirbi
- Rapeythang
- Resa
- Saling
- Samtengang
- Sangkama
- Sengor
- Serkhan
- Shadang
- Shaphangma
- Shiling
- Shilling
- Shongar Dzong
- Tagkhambi
- Takchu
- Thebong
- Themnangbi
- Thoomling
- Thridangbi
- Thrinangphu
- Tomazhong
- Tongla Kenga
- Tselam
- Waichur
- Woob
- Ya-Ragla
- Yadi
- Yangban
- Yangrapoongshing
- Yetong
- Yongkola
- Zangkhar
- Zunglen

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 Monggar Dzongkhag

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

### Hills and mountains

2 mountain passes.

- Thebong La · 2,047 m
- Kengkhar La · 649 m

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 Monggar Dzongkhag and the best time to visit

In Monggar Dzongkhag, the warmest month is Jul (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jan (4 °C). About 1,086 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (244 mm) and the driest Dec (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April and October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 4 5 

Feb 5 13 

Mar 8 27 

Apr 11 94 

May 14 137 

Jun 17 182 

Jul 18 244 

Aug 17 185 

Sep 16 124 

Oct 12 64 

Nov 8 6 

Dec 5 3 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Monggar Dzongkhag

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Eastern Regional Referral Hospital · Mongar 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.27868&mlon=91.23844#map=17/27.27868/91.23844) 

Bank Bank of Bhutan · Mongar 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.27632&mlon=91.23730#map=17/27.27632/91.23730) 

Petrol pump Bhutan Oil Distributor · Mongar 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.27756&mlon=91.23671#map=17/27.27756/91.23671) 

Hotel Trogon Villa · Mongar 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.25000&mlon=91.20000#map=17/27.25000/91.20000) 

Mall U. Thra Tshongkhang · Shumer 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.03582&mlon=91.42608#map=17/27.03582/91.42608) 

School Sherub Reldri Higher Secondary School · Mongar 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.25000&mlon=91.20000#map=17/27.25000/91.20000) 

College Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology · Mongar 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.23964&mlon=91.19318#map=17/27.23964/91.19318) 

Police station Police Quarter 2 · Mongar 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.27612&mlon=91.23935#map=17/27.27612/91.23935) 

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 Monggar Dzongkhag

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

- Hospitals23
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels10
- Schools46
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2
- Police stations2

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 Monggar Dzongkhag?In Bhutan
- What is the population of Monggar Dzongkhag?36,060 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Monggar Dzongkhag?About 31 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Monggar Dzongkhag?About 19 people per km²
- What borders Monggar Dzongkhag?Bumthang Dzongkhag, Lhuentse Dzongkhag, Pemagatshel Dzongkhag, Trashigang Dzongkhag, Yangtse Dzongkhag and Zhemgang Dzongkhag
- How many villages are in Monggar Dzongkhag?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Monggar Dzongkhag?Settlements lie between 1,100 m and 3,029 m
- What is the highest point in Monggar Dzongkhag?Thebong La (2,047 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Monggar Dzongkhag?April and October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Monggar Dzongkhag?Eastern Regional Referral Hospital, about 2.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Monggar Dzongkhag?Bank of Bhutan, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Monggar Dzongkhag?Bhutan Oil Distributor, about 2.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Monggar Dzongkhag?23 mapped
- How many banks are in Monggar Dzongkhag?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Monggar Dzongkhag?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Monggar Dzongkhag?BT007 (OCHA common operational dataset)