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Pemagatshel, Bhutan
Pemagatshel · Bhutan
Pemagatshel is a small city in Pemagatshel, Bhutan with a population of 13,864. Elevation: 3,960 ft (1,207 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
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About Pemagatshel
Pemagatsel, also transliterated as Pemagatshel, is a town in Pemagatshel District in eastern Bhutan.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,864 |
| Population Density | 3,707 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,960 ft (1,207 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.0380°, 91.4031° |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
| Country | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
| State / Province | Pemagatshel |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.3 inches (1,761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pemagatshel
Pemagatshel is a small city in Bhutan (Pemagatshel) with a population of 13,864. The city sits at an elevation of 3,960 feet (1,207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.
Climate in Pemagatshel
Pemagatshel has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.5°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1916 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above Bhutan avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,960 ft (1,207 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.0380°N, 91.4031°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 | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 16.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Pemagatshel has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.9") and December the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Pemagatshel
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuenphel Yoeselcholing Shedra | College | — | — |
| Sherubtse college | College | — | Visit → |
| Traning Institution | College | — | — |
Schools in Pemagatshel
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | — | — | — | — |
| Khenadang ECR | — | — | — | — |
| Tshatsi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yelchen Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yelchen Central School | — | — | — | — |
| Khar Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tshebar School | — | — | — | — |
| Nangkor Higher Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitchen | — | — | — | — |
| Staff room | — | — | — | — |
| Mani Dungkor | — | — | — | — |
| main gate | — | — | — | — |
| PMSS | — | — | — | — |
| Dungmin school ground | — | — | — | — |
| Home Science | — | — | — | — |
| Boys Hostel | — | — | — | — |
| Football ground | — | — | — | — |
| TPS Assembly Ground | — | — | — | — |
| Thongsa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Principal Quarter | — | — | — | — |
| Dungmin School | — | — | — | — |
| School Gate | — | — | — | — |
| School Office | — | — | — | — |
| Girls Hostel | — | — | — | — |
| Boys hostel | — | — | — | — |
| Staff quarter | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Pemagatshel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nangkhor Central School Library and Science Lab | 0.0 | |||||
| Population center | 0.0 | |||||
| Youth Centre Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pemagatshel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Market |
Restaurants in Pemagatshel
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Pemagatshel
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pemagatshel
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pemagatshel
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pemagatshel
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pemagatshel
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Pemagatshel
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bathpalathang Airport | BUT | Small Airport |
| Yongphulla Airport | YON | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pemagatshel
50 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ama Daza Chorten | |
| Aney Gonpa | |
| Barma Lhakhang | |
| Choeten | |
| Choeten | |
| Chorten | |
| Chorten Dangray | |
| Chungkhar community Lhakhang | |
| Denchi Chorten | |
| Dudjom Tashicholing Lhakhang | |
| Dungkar Goenpa | |
| Dungkhar Lhakhang | |
| Dungmin Community Lhakhang | |
| Hermitage | |
| Jangchub Chorten | |
| Jashar Gonpa | |
| Khahor Lhakhang | |
| Khamsum Yuelay Chorten | |
| Khar Lhakhang | |
| Khenadang Community Lhakhang |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Pemagatshel?
Pemagatshel has a population of 13,864 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 3,707 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pemagatshel?
Pemagatshel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.3 inches.