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Geylegphug, Bhutan
Sarpang District · Bhutan
Geylegphug is a small city in Sarpang District, Bhutan with a population of 9,858. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Geylegphug
Tsirang District is one of the 20 dzongkhags (districts) of Bhutan. The administrative center of the district is Damphu.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,858 |
| Population Density | 2,220 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.8683°, 90.4878° |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
| Country | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
| State / Province | Sarpang District |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.8 inches (3,475 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Geylegphug
Geylegphug is a small city in Bhutan (Sarpang District) with a population of 9,858. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above Bhutan avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8683°N, 90.4878°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 99 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 27.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 36.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 25.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 16.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Geylegphug has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 61°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 136.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (36.1") and December the driest (0.4").
Schools in Geylegphug
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuendup Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Losal Gyatsho Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Gelephu Lower Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Umling middle secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Serzhong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Norbuling Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Chuzagang primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Norbuling Centeral School | - | - | - | - |
| Bhur Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pelrithang Middle Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gelephu Lower Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gelephu Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gelephu Middle Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chuzagang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Geylegphug
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansari Market |
Hotels in Geylegphug
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Geylegphug
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Geylegphug
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Geylegphug
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Geylegphug
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Geylegphug
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Geylegphug
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Geylegphug
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Geylegphug
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Geylegphug
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gelephu Airport | GLU | Medium Airport |
| Bathpalathang Airport | BUT | Small Airport |
| Rupsi Airport | RUP | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Geylegphug
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chorten | |
| Chuzagang Hidu Mandir | |
| Chuzagang Hidu Mandir | |
| Chuzagang Lhakhang | |
| Chuzagang Temple | |
| Gakyid Tam Ghi Dukhang | |
| Lhakhang compound | |
| Nimalung Monastery,Gelephu thromde | |
| Pema Yoeling Gonpa | |
| Pemayoedling Goenpa | |
| Phulari | |
| Sershong Lhakhang | |
| Serzhong Lhakhang | |
| Tali Dratshang | |
| Tashiphhu Nunnery | |
| Tashiphu Nunnery | |
| Tashithang Throema lhakhang | |
| Tashithang Throema lhakhang | |
| Threma Lhakhang | |
| Umling lhakhang |
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What is the population of Geylegphug?
Geylegphug has a population of 9,858 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 2,220 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Geylegphug?
Geylegphug has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 136.8 inches.