# Lumbini Province, Nepal – Districts, Population & Map

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Province · Nepal 

# Lumbini Province

Lumbini Province is a province of Nepal. It had an estimated **5,455,964 people** in 2023 on 19,319 km² (about 282 per km²). Its main town is Deukhurī. It is divided into 12 districts. 10,836 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10,087 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,455,964people (2023)
- 19,319km²
- 12districts
- 10,087mapped services

## How many people live in Lumbini Province?

Lumbini Province had an estimated **5,455,964 people** in 2023 — 17.7% of Nepal, 3rd of 7 provinces. There are 1,084 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nepal figure of 1,043). Spread over 19,319 km², that is about **282 people per km²**, 3rd of 7 provinces.

27.0% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 27 across Nepal). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people.

0–4 ****473,724**

5–9 ****487,815**

10–14 ****509,746**

15–19 ****538,425**

20–24 ****550,204**

25–29 ****559,608**

30–34 ****477,181**

35–39 ****373,638**

40–44 ****304,469**

45–49 ****277,558**

50–54 ****234,060**

55–59 ****194,884**

60–64 ****160,510**

65–69 ****130,368**

70–74 ****91,805**

75–79 ****53,684**

80+ ****38,285**

Source: [Census of population via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-npl).

## Where is Lumbini Province?

Lumbini Province lies in [Nepal](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Gandaki Province](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/gandaki/), [Karnali Province](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/karnali/) and [Sudur Paschim Province](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/sudur-paschim/). By area it is the 6th largest of 7 provinces in Nepal. It covers 13.1% of [Nepal](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/). The centre of Lumbini Province is about 279 km in a straight line from Kathmandu, the capital. The centre point is at 28.0996° N, 82.5220° E.

Source: [Survey Department of Nepal (http://ngiip.gov.np/index.php), UN Resident Coordinators Office in Nepal (https://un.org.np/) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-npl).

## Districts of Lumbini Province

District People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services 

[Rupandehi District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/rupandehi/) 1,215,020 931 1,305 17 2,611 

[Kapilbastu District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/kapilbastu/) 732,098 443 1,651 10 1,128 

[Dang District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/dang/) 726,137 237 3,059 10 1,108 

[Banke District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/banke/) 649,419 345 1,881 8 1,475 

[Bardiya District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/bardiya/) 485,134 242 2,001 9 466 

[Nawalparasi West District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/nawalparasi-west/) 414,060 570 726 7 503 

[Palpa District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/palpa/) 252,870 173 1,462 10 512 

[Gulmi District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/gulmi/) 251,824 227 1,108 12 565 

[Rolpa District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/rolpa/) 246,489 131 1,885 10 431 

[Pyuthan District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/pyuthan/) 242,520 184 1,321 9 547 

[Arghakhanchi District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/arghakhanchi/) 181,445 146 1,239 6 595 

[Rukum East District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/lumbini/rukum-east/) 58,948 35 1,682 4 146 

Source: [Survey Department of Nepal (http://ngiip.gov.np/index.php), UN Resident Coordinators Office in Nepal (https://un.org.np/) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-npl); [Census of population via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-npl).

## Largest towns in Lumbini Province

- Butwāl195,054
- Nepalgunj166,258
- Siddharthanagar63,367
- Gulariyā53,107
- Tulsi̇̄pur39,058
- Tānsen23,693
- Bhojpur2,640
- Tharpaila350

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

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Lumbini Province

Named natural and historic features inside Lumbini Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1,819 rivers and streams; 16 lakes.

- Achhariyā Nadi̇̄
- Adhaiti̇̄ Kholā
- Adheri̇̄ Kholā
- Adheri̇̄ Kholā
- Agharā Sotā
- Agi̇̄ Kholā
- Agluṅ Kholā
- Agraṅ Kholā
- Aguwā Kholā
- Agāhā Kholā
- Agāre Kholā
- Airi̇̄ Kholā
- Ai̇̃seluchiro Kholsi̇̄
- Ajhi̇̄ Kholā
- Ajiṅgare Kholā
- Akāse Kholā
- Alujā Kholā
- Amarai Nālā
- Ambrai Kholā
- Ambākholi̇̄ Kholā
- Ambāsā Nālā
- Amile Kholā
- Amile Kholā
- Amile Kholā

…and 1,811 more.

### Hills and mountains

90 mountains; 5 peaks; 5 hills; 4 mountain passes; 1 glacier.

- Durdāṅ Glacier · 5,262 m
- Deurāli̇̄ Chuli̇̄ · 4,963 m
- Nuḍjur Lek · 4,952 m
- Toridwari Bhanjyāng · 4,656 m
- Dawāri̇̄ Lek · 3,728 m
- Jaljalā Lek · 3,506 m
- Kāpche Ḍā̃ḍā · 3,486 m
- Phurkā Lek · 3,456 m
- Mauri̇̄ Ḍā̃ḍā · 3,438 m
- Kālumatum Dhuri̇̄ · 3,299 m
- Galkoṭ Dhuri̇̄ · 3,295 m
- Dharampāni̇̄ Dhuri̇̄ · 3,203 m
- Nigreni̇̄ Lek · 3,195 m
- Narbāṅtilā Dhuri̇̄ · 3,158 m
- Rāni̇̄bāsḍā̃ḍā · 3,076 m
- Pāthi̇̄hālnā Dhuri̇̄ · 3,028 m
- Phulbāri̇̄ Dhuri̇̄ · 3,018 m
- Mājibāṅ Dhuri̇̄ · 2,940 m
- Ti̇̄nbahini̇̄ko Lek · 2,886 m
- Rāuteghareli̇̄ Lek · 2,876 m
- Chaite Lek · 2,842 m
- Aṅgāri̇̄bāṅ Dhuri̇̄ · 2,671 m
- Nipāne Dhuri̇̄ · 2,634 m
- Bajārthok Lek · 2,588 m

…and 81 more.

### Forests and nature

30 forests; 2 parks; 1 wildlife reserve.

- Bhārkesh Forest
- Chaugurdi̇̄ Forest
- Chheukhān Forest
- Darlām Forest
- Deurāli̇̄ Forest
- Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
- Gaire Ban
- Khuṅ Forest
- Kimkharka Forest
- Kriṣṇasār Area
- Kuñjaban
- Luhu Forest
- Lukur Ban
- Masinā Ban
- Mulābāri̇̄ Forest
- Muṇḍā Forest
- Resuṅgā Forest
- Ripdi̇̄koṭ Forest
- Royal Bardia National Park
- Rāni̇̄ Ban
- Rāni̇̄ Ban
- Rāni̇̄ Ban
- Rāni̇̄ban
- Salyān Ban

…and 9 more.

### History

1 fort.

- Dhunge Garhi

### Getting around

4 airports; 3 bridges.

- Babai Bridge
- Bhairahawā
- Nepalgunj Airport
- Purandhārā
- Rolpa
- Simalsotāchaur
- Tarigaun Airport

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 Lumbini Province and the best time to visit

In Lumbini Province, the warmest month is Jun (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (13 °C). About 1,293 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (414 mm) and the driest Nov (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 13 23 

Feb 16 30 

Mar 21 22 

Apr 26 20 

May 29 64 

Jun 29 200 

Jul 26 414 

Aug 25 301 

Sep 24 169 

Oct 22 38 

Nov 18 4 

Dec 14 8 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lumbini Province

Places mapped inside Lumbini Province in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals513
- Banks1,248
- ATMs12
- Petrol pumps123
- Hotels900
- Shopping malls15
- Schools5,663
- Colleges and universities172
- Cinemas31
- Pharmacies186
- Restaurants1,014
- Police stations135
- Dental clinics75

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 Lumbini Province?In Nepal
- What is the population of Lumbini Province?5,455,964 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lumbini Province?About 27 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lumbini Province?About 282 people per km²
- What borders Lumbini Province?Gandaki Province, Karnali Province and Sudur Paschim Province
- What is the largest town in Lumbini Province?Butwāl
- What is the highest point in Lumbini Province?Durdāṅ Glacier (5,262 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lumbini Province?October to April
- How many hospitals are in Lumbini Province?513 mapped
- How many banks are in Lumbini Province?1,248 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Lumbini Province?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lumbini Province?123 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lumbini Province?NP05 (OCHA common operational dataset)