# Thimphu Dzongkhag, Bhutan – Gewogs, Population & Map

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Dzongkhag · Bhutan 

# Thimphu Dzongkhag

Thimphu Dzongkhag is a dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan. It had an estimated **166,833 people** in 2024 on 1,796 km² (about 93 per km²). Its main town is Thimphu. It is divided into 8 gewogs. 71 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 930 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 166,833people (2024)
- 1,796km²
- 8gewogs
- 930mapped services

## How many people live in Thimphu Dzongkhag?

Thimphu Dzongkhag had an estimated **166,833 people** in 2024 — 21.5% of Bhutan, the most populous of 20 dzongkhags. There are 956 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bhutan figure of 922). Spread over 1,796 km², that is about **93 people per km²**, the most densely populated of 20 dzongkhags.

21.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 30 across Bhutan). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 35 children and older people.

0–4 ****13,181**

5–9 ****11,512**

10–14 ****10,742**

15–19 ****13,215**

20–24 ****18,456**

25–29 ****20,069**

30–34 ****20,399**

35–39 ****16,571**

40–44 ****12,073**

45–49 ****9,007**

50–54 ****6,235**

55–59 ****4,399**

60–64 ****3,306**

65–69 ****2,669**

70–74 ****2,005**

75+ ****2,997**

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 Thimphu Dzongkhag?

Thimphu Dzongkhag lies in [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). It borders 6 other dzongkhags: [Chhukha Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/chhukha/), [Dagana Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/dagana/), [Gasa Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/gasa/), [Paro Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/paro/), [Punakha Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/punakha/) and [Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/wangduephodrang/). By area it is the 12th largest of 20 dzongkhags in Bhutan. It covers 4.6% of [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). The centre point is at 27.5727° N, 89.5829° E.

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

## Gewogs of Thimphu Dzongkhag

Gewog Area km² Localities Services 

[Chang Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/chang/) 157 18 838 

[Dagala Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/dagala/) 204 1 1 

[Genye Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/genye/) 61 12 5 

[Kawang Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/kawang/) 298 8 71 

[Lingzhi Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/lingzhi/) 387 5 1 

[Mewang Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/mewang/) 230 27 12 

[Naro Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/naro/) 281 1 1 

[Soe Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/thimphu/soe/) 178 0 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 Thimphu Dzongkhag

Open gazetteers list **71 villages, towns and localities** in Thimphu Dzongkhag. The largest with a recorded population: Thimphu (98,676) and Tashi Chho Dzong (600). Settlements here lie between about 2,275 m and 4,950 m above sea level (median 2,755 m).

- Amchugang
- Amgyel
- Babesa
- Bachhumu
- Bailthngkha
- Bama
- Barshong
- Byaradingka
- Chamgang
- Chang bangdu
- Changjokha
- Chebisa
- Chimithangkha
- Chizi Goenpa
- Chochhekha
- Danglu
- Dotanang
- Gelephaka
- Geynikha
- Gida
- Goyul
- Haangkawo
- Hongtsho
- Hongtsho Gom
- Hongtsho Yom
- Jamdogang
- Jamdowoma
- Jamisa
- Jazami
- Jazhipang
- Jidekha
- Jiusagang
- Jomesa
- Kabisa
- Karphu
- Kharbi
- Kharsumte
- Khasadrupchu
- Khasakha
- Langdru
- Lhendrupling
- Lingshi
- Liuza
- Lungtenphu
- Lungtenzampa
- Lungtephu
- Namseling
- Nezeykha
- Ngabiphu
- Phajoding
- Rama
- Sakenang
- Samedphu
- Shodug
- Sibsi
- Sigyel
- Simu Lamtag
- Sisina
- Taba
- Tashi Chho Dzong
- Thadra Goenpa
- Thimphu
- Thujedrag
- Tshalunang
- Tshaphug
- Walunang
- Wangchutaba
- Yusipang
- Zamto
- Zanglekha
- Zilungkha

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 Thimphu Dzongkhag

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

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains; 2 mountain passes.

- Cho-mo-la-li Shan · 7,079 m
- Jichu Drake · 6,449 m
- Yale La · 4,444 m
- Pumo La · 3,712 m
- Jato La · 3,446 m

### History

4 forts; 1 museum.

- Dichenphuk Dzong
- Folk Heritage museum
- Lingshi Dzong
- Simu Dzong
- Sintoka 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 Thimphu Dzongkhag and the best time to visit

In Thimphu Dzongkhag, the warmest month is Jul (average 13 °C) and the coolest is Jan (-2 °C). About 1,024 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (259 mm) and the driest Dec (2 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan -2 5 

Feb -0 12 

Mar 2 32 

Apr 6 60 

May 9 108 

Jun 12 153 

Jul 13 259 

Aug 12 206 

Sep 11 134 

Oct 7 51 

Nov 3 3 

Dec 0 2 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Thimphu Dzongkhag

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Dechhencholing BHU I · Kawang 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.53313&mlon=89.64625#map=17/27.53313/89.64625) 

Bank Royal Monetary Authority · Kawang 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.48211&mlon=89.63379#map=17/27.48211/89.63379) 

ATM Bank of Bhutan · Kawang 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.51401&mlon=89.64149#map=17/27.51401/89.64149) 

Petrol pump Jungshina Fuel Depot · Kawang 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.50877&mlon=89.63679#map=17/27.50877/89.63679) 

Hotel hotellhayul · Kawang 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.51104&mlon=89.62907#map=17/27.51104/89.62907) 

Mall My Mart Thimphu · Chang 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.47752&mlon=89.63879#map=17/27.47752/89.63879) 

School Jigme Gatshel Primary School · Kawang 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.53337&mlon=89.63848#map=17/27.53337/89.63848) 

College Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law · Kawang 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.54845&mlon=89.55603#map=17/27.54845/89.55603) 

Police station Jungshina Community Police Station · Kawang 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.50844&mlon=89.63656#map=17/27.50844/89.63656) 

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 Thimphu Dzongkhag

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

- Hospitals40
- Banks24
- ATMs13
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels220
- Shopping malls9
- Schools70
- Colleges and universities45
- Cinemas4
- Pharmacies29
- Restaurants451
- Police stations14
- Dental clinics1

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 Thimphu Dzongkhag?In Bhutan
- What is the population of Thimphu Dzongkhag?166,833 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Thimphu Dzongkhag?About 29 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Thimphu Dzongkhag?About 93 people per km²
- What borders Thimphu Dzongkhag?Chhukha Dzongkhag, Dagana Dzongkhag, Gasa Dzongkhag, Paro Dzongkhag, Punakha Dzongkhag and Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag
- How many villages are in Thimphu Dzongkhag?71 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Thimphu Dzongkhag?Settlements lie between 2,275 m and 4,950 m
- What is the highest point in Thimphu Dzongkhag?Cho-mo-la-li Shan (7,079 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Thimphu Dzongkhag?Dechhencholing BHU I, about 7.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Thimphu Dzongkhag?Royal Monetary Authority, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Thimphu Dzongkhag?Bank of Bhutan, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thimphu Dzongkhag?Jungshina Fuel Depot, about 8.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Thimphu Dzongkhag?40 mapped
- How many banks are in Thimphu Dzongkhag?24 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Thimphu Dzongkhag?13 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Thimphu Dzongkhag?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Thimphu Dzongkhag?BT014 (OCHA common operational dataset)