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Nganglam, Bhutan

Samdrup Jongkhar · Bhutan

Nganglam is a small town in Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan with a population of 707. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

707 Population 409/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
118.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Thimphu Timezone

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About Nganglam

Nganglam or Nanglam is a town in south-eastern Bhutan. It is located in Pema Gatshel District.

People

Population707
Density409/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain118.9 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Population707
Population Density409 / sq mi
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates26.7833°, 91.2500°
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu
Country🇧🇹 Bhutan
State / ProvinceSamdrup Jongkhar
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation118.9 inches (3,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nganglam

Nganglam is a small town in Bhutan (Samdrup Jongkhar) with a population of 707. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.

Nganglam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Bhutan avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates26.7833°N, 91.2500°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.9"
213% above Bhutan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 27.01"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 14, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 64 km
Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 120 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 47 km
Feb 17, 1995 41 km N of Bomdila, India M5.5 146 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 65 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 121 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 128 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 85 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 89 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 142 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 39 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 64 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 90 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 85 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 56 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 124 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 54 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 147 km
Apr 28, 2021 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 126 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 134 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 1,542 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 16.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 27.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 25.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 16.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest

Nganglam has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 118.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (27.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Nganglam

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nganglam High School
Gashari Pry School
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Gas Stations in Nganglam

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nganglam BoD

Airports Near Nganglam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportGAULarge Airport
Yongphulla AirportYONSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nganglam

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Borangmo Lhakhang
Gashari Lhakhang
Mani Dungkhor
Menchu Lhakhang
Nganglam Pekarchoeling Dratshang

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Thimphu
Elevation
145 m (476 ft)

🇧🇹 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 Nganglam

What is the population of Nganglam?

Nganglam has a population of 707 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 409 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nganglam?

Nganglam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 118.9 inches.

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