# Zhemgang Dzongkhag, Bhutan – Gewogs, Population & Map

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

Dzongkhag · Bhutan 

# Zhemgang Dzongkhag

Zhemgang Dzongkhag is a dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan. It had an estimated **16,573 people** in 2024 on 2,416 km² (about 7 per km²). Its main town is Shemgang. It is divided into 8 gewogs. 44 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 81 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 16,573people (2024)
- 2,416km²
- 8gewogs
- 81mapped services

## How many people live in Zhemgang Dzongkhag?

Zhemgang Dzongkhag had an estimated **16,573 people** in 2024 — 2.1% of Bhutan, 16th of 20 dzongkhags. There are 921 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Bhutan figure of 922). Spread over 2,416 km², that is about **7 people per km²**, 17th of 20 dzongkhags.

25.1% of people are children under 15 and 10.4% 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 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,365**

5–9 ****1,286**

10–14 ****1,515**

15–19 ****1,525**

20–24 ****935**

25–29 ****1,223**

30–34 ****1,472**

35–39 ****1,310**

40–44 ****1,093**

45–49 ****956**

50–54 ****749**

55–59 ****772**

60–64 ****644**

65–69 ****558**

70–74 ****452**

75+ ****716**

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 Zhemgang Dzongkhag?

Zhemgang Dzongkhag lies in [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). It borders 5 other dzongkhags: [Bumthang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/bumthang/), [Monggar Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/monggar/), [Pemagatshel Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/pemagatshel/), [Sarpang Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/sarpang/) and [Trongsa Dzongkhag](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/trongsa/). By area it is the 5th largest of 20 dzongkhags in Bhutan. It covers 6.2% of [Bhutan](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/). The centre of Zhemgang Dzongkhag is about 126 km in a straight line from Thimphu, the capital. The centre point is at 27.0821° N, 90.8419° E.

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

## Gewogs of Zhemgang Dzongkhag

Gewog Area km² Localities Services 

[Bardo Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/bardo/) 210 8 5 

[Bjoka Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/bjoka/) 195 4 2 

[Gozhing Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/gozhing/) 99 2 4 

[Nangkor Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/nangkor/) 492 5 15 

[Ngangla Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/ngangla/) 216 12 15 

[Pangkhar Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/pangkhar/) 537 1 9 

[Shingkhar Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/shingkhar/) 309 2 5 

[Trong Gewog](https://wherepedia.org/bhutan/zhemgang/trong/) 359 10 26 

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 Zhemgang Dzongkhag

Open gazetteers list **44 villages, towns and localities** in Zhemgang Dzongkhag. The largest with a recorded population: Panbang (1,360) and Shemgang (852). Settlements here lie between about 214 m and 1,900 m above sea level (median 818 m).

- Bardo
- Bioka
- Bumgang Village
- Chindang
- Digala
- Goleng
- Gönphu
- Jowoling
- Kalama
- Kamalung
- Kamati
- Kamjong
- Khomshar
- Kidkhar
- Kuthar
- Laling
- Lingmapong
- Lower Sonamthang
- Mewangang
- Nimgong
- Nimshong
- Panbang
- Pangkha
- Phulabi
- Pieksao
- Praling
- RNR Staff Quarter
- Remadhu
- Samed
- Shemgang
- Sufali
- Sukkum Basti
- Takabi village
- Thinleygang
- Tingtibi
- Trong
- Tshanglajong Village
- Tungkudempa
- Upper Sonamthang
- Yumdhang Village
- Yunling
- Zarāfi
- Zhemgang
- Zurphel Village

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 Zhemgang Dzongkhag

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Bumthang Chhu
- Kuru Chhu
- Mangde

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain pass.

- Mili La · 2,766 m

### Getting around

1 bridge.

- Bitana Sang

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 Zhemgang Dzongkhag and the best time to visit

In Zhemgang Dzongkhag, the warmest month is Aug (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jan (10 °C). About 1,816 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (370 mm) and the driest Dec (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 10 5 

Feb 12 16 

Mar 15 45 

Apr 18 183 

May 20 250 

Jun 22 320 

Jul 22 370 

Aug 22 278 

Sep 21 222 

Oct 19 114 

Nov 15 8 

Dec 12 3 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Zhemgang Dzongkhag

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Tshaidang BHU · Nangkor 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.09550&mlon=90.77873#map=17/27.09550/90.77873) 

Bank Renew Micro Finance · Nangkor 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.16545&mlon=90.81711#map=17/27.16545/90.81711) 

Petrol pump FMCL Gas Station · Nangkor 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.16440&mlon=90.81784#map=17/27.16440/90.81784) 

Hotel Tshewang Bhutri Village Homestay · Nangkor 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.16886&mlon=90.81987#map=17/27.16886/90.81987) 

School Duenmang Primary School · Nangkor 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.05879&mlon=90.82881#map=17/27.05879/90.82881) 

College Nimshong PS · Korphu 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.21508&mlon=90.60381#map=17/27.21508/90.60381) 

Police station Police office · Trong 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.21627&mlon=90.65806#map=17/27.21627/90.65806) 

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 Zhemgang Dzongkhag

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

- Hospitals18
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels13
- Schools28
- Restaurants13
- 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 Zhemgang Dzongkhag?In Bhutan
- What is the population of Zhemgang Dzongkhag?16,573 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Zhemgang Dzongkhag?About 31 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Zhemgang Dzongkhag?About 7 people per km²
- What borders Zhemgang Dzongkhag?Bumthang Dzongkhag, Monggar Dzongkhag, Pemagatshel Dzongkhag, Sarpang Dzongkhag and Trongsa Dzongkhag
- How many villages are in Zhemgang Dzongkhag?44 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zhemgang Dzongkhag?Settlements lie between 214 m and 1,900 m
- What is the highest point in Zhemgang Dzongkhag?Mili La (2,766 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Zhemgang Dzongkhag?October to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Zhemgang Dzongkhag?Tshaidang BHU, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Zhemgang Dzongkhag?Renew Micro Finance, about 9.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Zhemgang Dzongkhag?FMCL Gas Station, about 9.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Zhemgang Dzongkhag?18 mapped
- How many banks are in Zhemgang Dzongkhag?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Zhemgang Dzongkhag?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Zhemgang Dzongkhag?BT020 (OCHA common operational dataset)