List of Bhutan Districts and Capitals

Bhutan is divided into 12 Districts, or qarks, each named after their capital city. Here is a list of the 12 Districts in alphabetical order:

Bhutan Districts and Capitals

DistrictsPopulation Land area (km2)Population density
Bumthang17,8202,7176.6/km2
Chhukha68,9661,88036.7/km2
Dagana24,9651,72314.5/km2
Gasa3,9523,1181.3/km2
Haa13,6551,9057.2/km2
Lhuentse14,4371,9447.4/km2
Mongar37,1502,85913.0/km2
Paro46,3161,29335.8/km2
Pema Gatshel23,6321,03022.9/km2
Punakha28,7401,11025.9/km2
Samdrup Jongkhar35,0791,87818.7/km2
Samtse62,5901,30548.0/km2
Sarpang46,0041,94623.6/km2
Thimphu138,7362,06767.1/km2
Trashigang45,5183,06614.8/km2
Trashi Yangtse17,3001,43812.0/km2
Trongsa19,9601,80711.0/km2
Tsirang22,37663935.0/km2
Wangdue Phodrang42,1864,3089.8/km2
Zhemgang17,7632,4217.3/km2
Bhutan727,14538,39418.9/km2

Written by | Updated: Sept 03, 2024, 23:15 IST