| Salyān Jillā सल्यान जिल्ला |
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| — District — | |
| Salyan (red) | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Mid-Western (grey) |
| Zone | Rapti (darker grey) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,462 km2 (564.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 213,500 |
| • Density | 146/km2 (378.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
Salyan District(Nepali: सल्यान जिल्ला, is a "hill" district some 320 km west of Kathmandu in Rapti Zone of Nepal's Mid-Western Region. Salyan covers an area of 1,462 km² with population (2001) of 213,500. The district's administrative center is named Salyan or Salyan Khalanga.
The district is known for its Hindu temples including Shiva temples in Chhayachhetra and Laxmipur, and the Devi temple at Khairabang in Hiwalcha VDC, one of nine in Nepal. [1]
Salyan derives from Nepali: सल्लो, sallo meaning pine tree or conifer.[1]
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