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Daga, Bhutan

Dagana · Bhutan

Daga is a small town in Dagana, Bhutan with a population of 2,243. Elevation: 5,112 ft (1,558 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,243 Population 508/sq mi density
5,112 ft Elevation 1,558 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Thimphu Timezone

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About Daga

Daga

Dagana District is one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Covering an area of 1,713 km2 (661 sq mi), it is located in the lower foothills of the mid-Himalayan ranges. The district had a population of 24,965 people as of 2017, living across 14 gewogs. Economically, Dagana's population follows mixed subsistence agriculture and livestock rearing.

People

Population2,243
Density508/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Population2,243
Population Density508 / sq mi
Elevation5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Coordinates27.0753°, 89.8769°
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu
Country🇧🇹 Bhutan
State / ProvinceDagana
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,879 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Daga

Daga is a small town in Bhutan (Dagana) with a population of 2,243. The city sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet (1,558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.

Daga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Bhutan avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density508/sq mi
Coordinates27.0753°N, 89.8769°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Bhutan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.03"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 58 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 133 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 148 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 121 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 117 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 93 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 72 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 137 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 122 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 98 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 146 km
Sep 18, 2011 6 km E of Mangan, India M4.8 137 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 60 km
Sep 18, 2011 14 km NNW of Singtam, India M4.7 144 km
Jul 10, 2012 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan M4.7 78 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 63 km
Sep 18, 2012 2 km E of Gangtok, India M4.6 125 km
Mar 1, 2012 19 km N of Mongar, Bhutan M4.6 141 km
Jan 20, 2018 6 km ENE of Golakganj, India M4.5 105 km
May 27, 2004 India-Bangladesh border region M4.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 13.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 18.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 13.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest

Daga has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.0") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Daga

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Football Ground - - - -
Volleyball Court - - - -
Assembly Ground - - - -
Archery Ground - - - -
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Radio Stations near Daga

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Daga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Vegetable Market

Hotels in Daga

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Legoi Antaray Resident
Maitey Hotel
Nima Hotel
OC Residence
RBP Colony
RNR Residence
Sangay Hotel
Ugyen Lhamo Hotel and Bar

Restaurants in Daga

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Good Food
Passang Wangmo Restaurant and Bar
Yewong Norphel Hotel

Bus Stations in Daga

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BT #10243732609

Banks in Daga

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Bhutan
Bhutan Development Bank
BNB Ngotshab Daga Town
BNB Ngotshab Pos

Airports Near Daga

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Paro International AirportPBHLarge Airport
Gelephu AirportGLUMedium Airport
Hashimara Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Cooch Behar AirportCOHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Daga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bhutan Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Daga

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chorten Dangrim
Darayutsho Chorten
Gongphu Lhakhang
Mani Dungkhor
Moenlam Chenmo Hall
Namgay Chorten
Ta Dzong

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Thimphu

🇧🇹 About Bhutan

Capital Thimphu
Population 754,394
Area 47,000 km²
GDP (USD) $3,012,896,789
GDP per capita $3,831
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 73.0 years
Internet users 88.4%
Urban population 41.7%
Currency BTN (Ngultrum)
Languages Dzongkha
Calling code +975
TLD .bt
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daga

What is the population of Daga?

Daga has a population of 2,243 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 508 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Daga?

Daga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

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