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Dharān, Nepal
Koshi · Nepal
Dharān is a large city in Koshi, Nepal with a population of 173,096. Elevation: 1,230 ft (375 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dharān
Dharan is a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Koshi Province, in eastern Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and Itahari. The Nepali word "dharan" means a saw pit.
People
Climate
| Population | 173,096 |
| Population Density | 36,673 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.8144°, 87.2797° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Country | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
| State / Province | Koshi |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.4 inches (1,711 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dharān
Dharān is a large city in Nepal (Koshi) with a population of 173,096. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.
Climate in Dharān
Dharān has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 864 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above Nepal avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36,673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8144°N, 87.2797°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 52 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Dharān has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.3") and December the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Dharān
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalapadevi +2 College | College | - | , |
| Liberty College Dhankuta | College | - | , |
| Purbanchal Engineering Campus | College | - | , |
Schools in Dharān
66+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janajyoti Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Shikshaniketan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Panchyat Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Purwanchal Bahira Vidyalaya, Janapath Bikas Tole | - | - | - | - |
| Susthamanasthiti Balkalyan Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Gyanodaya Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bhagawati Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Panchakanya Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chandra Sanskrit Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bhanusmriti Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jwalamukhi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Panchyat Dantakali Secondary School, Bijaypur | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Kalika Basic School, Devithan | - | - | - | - |
| Saraswati Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirateshwor Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sulikot Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Public High School, Chatara Line | - | - | - | - |
| Kanya Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Sahid Smriti Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Secondary School, Ghopa | - | - | - | - |
| Janta Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Saraswati Secondary School, Panbari | - | - | - | - |
| Nishan Devi Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Ranadevi Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Badrinath Aadharbhut Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Janata Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Himali Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shiksha Jyoti Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Singhdevi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Panchakanya Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Himali Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Primary School, Hardiya | - | - | - | - |
| Pancharatna Balbikas Kendra | - | - | - | - |
| Moon Beam Academy School | - | - | - | - |
| Bipi Aadarbhut School | - | - | - | - |
| Jalpa Aadarbhut School | - | - | - | - |
| Sky English School | - | - | - | - |
| Bharoul Bal Mandir English Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Janta Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahendra Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bharoul Montessori School | - | - | - | - |
| Divine Light Academy Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Aadarsha Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Jagannath Dedraj Janata Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Milijuli Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Siddhartha Memorial English School | - | - | - | - |
| Peaceful English Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Ram Janaki Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Baraha Rising Bording School | - | - | - | - |
| shri adarsh higher secodary school | - | - | - | - |
| Delhi Public School, Dharan | - | - | - | - |
| Baraha Riging English School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree suryakunda basic school | - | - | - | - |
| Himalayan English Boarding school | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Bhagawati basic school | - | - | - | - |
| Pankhawati Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Singhadevi Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Pancha Kanya Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Singhdebi Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Vijayapur H. S. School | - | - | - | - |
| Sharada Balika Namuna H. S. School | - | - | - | - |
| Shahid Smriti School | - | - | - | - |
| Public Sec. School | - | - | - | - |
| Nepal Police School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Land International School | - | - | - | - |
| Dharan Montessori Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dharān
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Malda (IN) | - | MP3 |
Museums in Dharān
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Province Museum | ||||
| province museum, dhankuta | ||||
| Sangson |
Libraries in Dharān
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dharān
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bihibare Hatiya | |||||
| Dhankuta Bazar |
Hotels in Dharān
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dharān
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dharān
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Dharān
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dharān
14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dharān
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dharān
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dharān
67 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Dharān
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dharān
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dharān
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar Airport | BIR | Medium Airport |
| Taplejung Airport | TPJ | Medium Airport |
| Bhojpur Airport | BHP | Small Airport |
| Kangel Danda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Khanidanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kishanganj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lamidanda Airport | LDN | Small Airport |
| Phaplu Airport | PPL | Small Airport |
| Rajbiraj Airport | RJB | Small Airport |
| Rumjatar Airport | RUM | Small Airport |
| Thamkharka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tumling Tar Airport | TMI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dharān
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ganesh Man Singh Chok | |
| Sami Chowk | |
| Shanti Chowk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dharān
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baishno Mata Mandir | |
| Bhagwati Mata Temple | |
| Biswakarma Temple | |
| Budha Subba Kirant Temple | |
| Dantakali Temple | |
| Dantakali Temple | |
| Devithan temple | |
| Dunamis Church | |
| Durga Temple, BPKIHS | |
| Ganesh Temple | |
| ISKCON Temple Dharan | |
| Jal Kanya Devi Mandir | |
| Jal Kanya Kalika Devi Mandir | |
| Jalpa Devi Mandir | |
| Kalyaneshwar Temple | |
| Laxmi Narayan Temple | |
| Panchakanya Temple | |
| Panchkanya Temple (पाँचकन्या मन्दिर) | |
| Pathibhara Temple | |
| Saraswati Temple |
Explore Near Dharān
Quick Facts
Around Dharān
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Dharān
2 places within 15 km
- • Beachon
- • Chine Danda View Point
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dharān
What is the population of Dharān?
Dharān has a population of 173,096 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 36,673 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dharān?
Dharān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.