Lumbini Zone
| Lumbinī Anchal लुम्बिनी अञ्चल | |
|---|---|
| Zone | |
 | |
| Country |
 Nepal |
| Capital | Butwal |
| Time zone | Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) |
Lumbini (Nepali: लुम्बिनी अञ्चल
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Districts
Lumbini is divided into 6 districts:
| District | Type | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Arghakhanchi | Hill | Sandhikharka |
| Gulmi | Hill | Tamghas |
| Kapilvastu | Outer Terai | Taulihawa |
| Nawalparasi | Outer Terai | Parasi (Ramgram) |
| Palpa | Hill | Tansen |
| Rupandehi | Outer Terai | Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) |
References
- ↑ Holy Sites of Bhuddism, Buddha Dharma Education Association, retrieved 9 May 2012
See also
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Coordinates: 27°45′N 83°30′E / 27.750°N 83.500°E
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