Bajhang District
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| Bajhang बझाङ |
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| District | |
| Location of Bajhang district in Nepal Location of Bajhang district in Nepal |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Far-Western (Sudur Pashchimanchal) |
| Zone | Seti |
| Headquarters | Chainpur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,422 km2 (1,321 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 195,159[1] |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
| Main language(s) | Bajhangi, Nepali |
Bajhang District (Nepali: बझाङ जिल्लाAudio file "Bajhang.ogg" not found, a part of Seti Zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal. The district, with Chainpur as its district headquarters, covers an area of 3,422 km² and has a population (2011) of 195,159.[1] The headquarter Chainpur is situated at the bank of Seti River and Bauli Gaad.
Geography and Climate
| Climate Zone[2] | Elevation Range | % of Area |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Tropical | 300 to 1,000 meters 1,000 to 3,300 ft. |
0.5% |
| Subtropical | 1,000 to 2,000 meters 3,300 to 6,600 ft. |
18.0% |
| Temperate | 2,000 to 3,000 meters 6,400 to 9,800 ft. |
26.5% |
| Subalpine | 3,000 to 4,000 meters 9,800 to 13,100 ft. |
16.6% |
| Alpine | 4,000 to 5,000 meters 13,100 to 16,400 ft. |
8.4% |
| Nival | above 5,000 meters | 30.0% |
Towns and villages
File:NepalBajhangDistrictmap.png
Map of the VDC/s in Bajhang District
See also
- Zones of Nepal
- Districts of Nepal at statoids.com
References
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