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Lhuentse, Bhutan

Lhuntse · Bhutan

Lhuentse is a small town in Lhuntse, Bhutan with a population of 100. Elevation: 4,603 ft (1,403 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

100 Population 1/sq mi density
4,603 ft Elevation 1,403 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Thimphu Timezone

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About Lhuentse

Lhuentse

Lhuentse is a town and the headquarters of the eponymous Lhuentse District in northeastern Bhutan. It is about 74 km from Mongar, 145 km from Trashigang and 452 km from the national capital Thimphu. Nearest airport is Yongphulla Airport 130 km away.

People

Population100
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation4,603 ft (1,403 m)
Population100
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,603 ft (1,403 m)
Coordinates27.6679°, 91.1839°
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu
Country🇧🇹 Bhutan
State / ProvinceLhuntse
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (862 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lhuentse

Lhuentse is a small town in Bhutan (Lhuntse) with a population of 100. The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet (1,403 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.

Lhuentse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Bhutan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,603 ft (1,403 m)
Area115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates27.6679°N, 91.1839°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Bhutan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 45 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 99 km
Feb 17, 1995 41 km N of Bomdila, India M5.5 117 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 50 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 85 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 100 km
Jun 9, 1996 87 km NNE of Tawang, India M5.2 124 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 41 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 24 km
Jan 25, 2000 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India M5.2 143 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 138 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 51 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 113 km
Mar 26, 2021 47 km NNE of Bomdila, India M5.0 146 km
Jan 2, 2000 33 km NNE of Bomdila, India M5.0 130 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 143 km
Oct 25, 1994 19 km SW of Bomdila, India M4.9 125 km
Dec 12, 1993 34 km W of Bomdila, India M4.9 99 km
Jun 2, 1997 86 km NE of Tawang, India M4.8 148 km
Mar 25, 2006 14 km ENE of Udalguri, India M4.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 6.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest

Lhuentse has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Lhuentse

38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VP's Quarter - - - -
Physics Lab - - - -
Boys Toilet - - - -
Girls Toilet - - - -
Boys Hostel I - - - -
Boys Hostel II - - - -
Boys Hostel III - - - -
Boys Hostel IV - - - -
Hostel Toilet (M) - - - -
Chemistry Lab - - - -
Biology Lab - - - -
Staff Office_LPS - - - -
Academic Block I - - - -
Academic Block II - - - -
Staff Quarter I - - - -
Staff Quarter II - - - -
Staff Quarter III - - - -
IT Lab II - - - -
Staff Office_LHSS - - - -
Academic Block I - - - -
IT Lab I - - - -
Girls Hostel III - - - -
Girls Hostel IV - - - -
Girls Hostel II - - - -
Girls Hostel I - - - -
Dinning Hall - - - -
Football Ground - - - -
Multi-purpose Hall - - - -
School Kitchen - - - -
Lhuentse Higher Secondary School - - - -
Academic Block II - - - -
Academic Block III - - - -
Principal's Residence - - - -
Staff Quarter I - - - -
Staff Quarter II - - - -
Staff Quarter III - - - -
Wardens Quarter - - - -
School Library - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lhuentse

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Lhuentse

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Shangrila

Restaurants in Lhuentse

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Family Restaurant and Bar
Gurung Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Sonam Choki Restaurant

Monuments in Lhuentse

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Giant Guru Rinpoche Statue
Thimyul Jangchub Chorten (Stupa)

Castles in Lhuentse

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dungkar Choeje Nagtshang
Lhuentse Dzong

Banks in Lhuentse

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhutan Development Bank
Bhutan National Bank

Airports Near Lhuentse

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathpalathang AirportBUTSmall Airport
Yongphulla AirportYONSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lhuentse

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bhutan Postal Corporation Limited

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lhuentse

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jangchuling Goendzin Dratshang
Nongma Choten
Taushing Goenpa
Thimyul Jangchub Chorten (Stupa)

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 Lhuentse

What is the population of Lhuentse?

Lhuentse has a population of 100 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 115.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lhuentse?

Lhuentse has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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