Tanahun District
| Tanahun तनहुँ | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Location of Tanahun | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Western (Pashchimanchal) |
| Zone | Gandaki |
| Established | 1872 |
| Headquarters | Damauli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,546 km2 (597 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,23,288 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
| Website | http://ddctanahu.gov.np |
Tanahun District (Nepali: तनहुँ जिल्ला
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Coordinates and location type
- Latitude: 27.91667
- Longitude:84.25
- Latitude (DMS):27° 55' 0 N
- Longitude (DMS):84° 15' 0 E
Geography and climate
| Climate Zone[1] | Elevation Range | % of Area |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Tropical | below 300 meters (1,000 ft) | 2.3% |
| Upper Tropical | 300 to 1,000 meters 1,000 to 3,300 ft. |
88.0% |
| Subtropical | 1,000 to 2,000 meters 3,300 to 6,600 ft. |
8.8% |
Village Development Committees (VDCs)
Map of the VDCs in Tanahu District
- Ambukhaireni
- Arunodaya
- Baidi
- Bandipur Municipality
- Bhanu Municipality
- Bhanumati
- Bhimad
- Bhirkot
- Vyas Municipality
- Chhang
- Chhimkeswori
- Chhipchhipe
- Chok Chisapani
- Deurali
- Devghat
- Dharampani
- Firfire
- Gajarkot
- Ghansikuwa
- Jamune Bhanjyang
- Kabilas
- Kahu Shivapur
- Keshavtar
- Kihun
- Kota
- Kotdarbar
- Kyamin
- Majhakot
- Manpang
- Purkot
- Raipur
- Ramjakot
- Ranipokhari
- Risti
- Rupakot
- Satiswara
- Shuklagandaki Municipality
- Saugatkot, Dhorphirdi
- Sundhara
- Syamgha
- Tanahunsur
- Thaprek
- Mirlung
Map Of Tanahu
http://www.un.org.np/maps/district-maps/western/Tanahu.pdf
See also
References
- ↑ The Map of Potential Vegetation of Nepal - a forestry/agroecological/biodiversity classification system (PDF), . Forest & Landscape Development and Environment Series 2-2005 and CFC-TIS Document Series No.110., 2005, ISBN 87-7803-210-9, retrieved Nov 22, 2013 horizontal tab character in
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- Districts of Nepal at statoids.com
Coordinates: 27°55′N 84°15′E / 27.917°N 84.250°E
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