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Chame, Nepal

Gandaki Pradesh · Nepal

Chame is a small town in Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal with a population of 1,129. Elevation: 9,252 ft (2,820 m). Average temperature: 24°F (-5°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,129 Population 23/sq mi density
9,252 ft Elevation 2,820 meters
24°F Avg Temperature -5°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kathmandu Timezone

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About Chame

Chame

Chame is the headquarters of Manang District in the Gandaki Zone of northern Nepal. Chame village is located in Ward no. 2 of Chame village development committee, about 230 km from Kathmandu. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 1129 people living in 279 individual households. Manang District is the lowest populated district in Nepal.

People

Population1,129
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp24°F (-5°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation9,252 ft (2,820 m)
Population1,129
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation9,252 ft (2,820 m)
Coordinates28.5537°, 84.2510°
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Country🇳🇵 Nepal
State / ProvinceGandaki Pradesh
Average Temperature24°F (-5°C)
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (699 mm)
Annual Snowfall111.9 inches (284 cm)

About Chame

Chame is a small town in Nepal (Gandaki Pradesh) with a population of 1,129. The city sits at an elevation of 9,252 feet (2,820 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 24°F (-5°C). Temperatures range from 3°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.

Chame has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 111.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,252 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average23.9°F
56% below Nepal avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,252 ft (2,820 m)
Area49.3 sq mi (127.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates28.5537°N, 84.2510°W
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Nepal avg
Snowfall 111.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.3 on May 28, 2025.

Apr 25, 2015 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M7.8 59 km
Apr 25, 2015 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M6.6 67 km
Nov 3, 1997 31 km SSE of Saga, China M5.5 125 km
Apr 25, 2015 Nepal M5.4 45 km
May 18, 2021 36 km E of Pokhara, Nepal M5.3 32 km
Apr 25, 2015 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.3 143 km
Apr 25, 2015 48 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.2 59 km
Feb 5, 2016 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 130 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.2 94 km
Jan 31, 1997 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 109 km
Aug 3, 2014 26 km ESE of Saga, China M5.2 145 km
Apr 25, 2015 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 119 km
Feb 21, 2016 40 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.1 79 km
Apr 25, 2015 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 104 km
Jul 16, 2001 31 km NNW of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.0 113 km
Apr 25, 2015 7 km W of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.0 135 km
Apr 25, 2015 33 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.0 78 km
May 19, 2021 33 km E of Pokhara, Nepal M4.9 28 km
Jun 13, 1992 81 km ESE of Jumla, Nepal M4.9 136 km
May 2, 2015 Nepal M4.9 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Schools in Chame

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lok Priya HSS - - - -
Shree Lokpriya Secondaty school - - - -
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Museums in Chame

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eco Museum
Manang Culture Museum

Hotels in Chame

54 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7 Sisters Guesthouse
Abilash Guest House
Apple farm hotel
Dafne Hotel
Eagle Eye Hotel
Eco Holiday home
Greenland hotel maybe
Gyasumda Hotel & Restaurant
Himalayan Hotel
Hotel
Hotel
Hotel Gurkha's Inn & Restaurant
Hotel California
Hotel Dreamy Mountains & Restaurant
Hotel Heaven Mountain & Restaurant
Hotel Icefall
Hotel Manasulu View
Hotel mountain lodge
Hotel Mountain Peak
Hotel Royal Garden
Hotel Super View & Restaurant
Icefall Hotel Kori
K-M Hill Side Hotel & Restaurant
Labin Cottage
Manaslu hotel
Manaslu Hotel
Marsyangdi hotel and restaurant
Marsyangdi Lodge
Monastery Home stay
Mt Kailash
Namala Hotel
Namaste Guest House
Namaste Guest House
Napa Valley
New Montain Vew
New Sunrise
Nyano Kori
Peaceful Hotel
Potala
Prasanna Hotel
River view
Royal Garden Hotel
Royal Mountain Hotel & Lodge
Shangri-la
Snowland Hotel
The north face
the north face
Throngla Hotel
Tibet Hotel
Tibetan hotel
Tilche Village Hotel
Tilicho Hotel
Trekkers Holiday Holtel
White Stupa

Restaurants in Chame

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A2 Restaurant
Danakyu Apple Garden
Ever Green Hotel
Gorkhali Kitchen
Hotel Marshyangdi Mandala
Laliguras hotel & restaurant
Tamu Restaurant

Cafes in Chame

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3 Sisters restaurant and lodge
Daily Caffeine House

Monuments in Chame

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Temple

Banks in Chame

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nepal Bank Limited
NMB
Rastriya Banijya Bank Ltd
Western Union

Airports Near Chame

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pokhara International AirportPHHLarge Airport
Pokhara Domestic AirportPKRMedium Airport
Baglung AirportBGLSmall Airport
Jomsom AirportJMOSmall Airport
Manang AirportNGXSmall Airport
Palungtar AirportGKHSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chame

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gompa
Mane Dhung Gyur
Stupa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation
2,650 m (8,695 ft)

🇳🇵 About Nepal

Capital Kathmandu
Population 28,087,871
Area 140,800 km²
GDP (USD) $41,047,772,331
GDP per capita $1,382
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 70.4 years
Internet users 55.8%
Urban population 66.5%
Currency NPR (Rupee)
Languages Nepali
Calling code +977
TLD .np
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chame

What is the population of Chame?

Chame has a population of 1,129 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chame?

Chame has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches, with 111.9 inches of snow.

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