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Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan
Samdrup Jongkhar · Bhutan
Samdrup Jongkhar is a small city in Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan with a population of 9,325. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Samdrup Jongkhar
Samdrup Jongkhar (Dzongkha:བསམ་གྲུབ་ལྗོངས་མཁར་) is a town and seat of Samdrup Jongkhar District in Bhutan.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,325 |
| Population Density | 5,390 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.8007°, 91.5052° |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
| Country | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
| State / Province | Samdrup Jongkhar |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 111.5 inches (2,832 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Samdrup Jongkhar
Samdrup Jongkhar is a small city in Bhutan (Samdrup Jongkhar) with a population of 9,325. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above Bhutan avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8007°N, 91.5052°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 | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 26.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 22.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 15.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Samdrup Jongkhar has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 111.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (26.3") and December the driest (0.3").
Schools in Samdrup Jongkhar
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dungsam Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Samdrup Jongkhar Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Samdrupjongkhar PS | — | — | — | — |
| Samdrup Jongkhar Middle Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Samdrup Jongkhar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Samdrup Jongkhar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nangkhor Central School Library and Science Lab | 0.0 | |||||
| Youth Centre Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Samdrup Jongkhar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Market |
Hotels in Samdrup Jongkhar
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Samdrup Jongkhar
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Samdrup Jongkhar
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Samdrup Jongkhar
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Samdrup Jongkhar
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Samdrup Jongkhar
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Samdrup Jongkhar
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Samdrup Jongkhar
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Samdrup Jongkhar
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | GAU | Large Airport |
| Yongphulla Airport | YON | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Samdrup Jongkhar
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bhutan Post | |
| Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Samdrup Jongkhar
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Choki Jatsho Institute | |
| Dewathang Lhakhang | |
| Jangchu Chhorten | |
| Lungta Phodrang | |
| Mani DungKhor | |
| Public Zangdo Pelri | |
| Shedra | |
| Shedra |
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What is the population of Samdrup Jongkhar?
Samdrup Jongkhar has a population of 9,325 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 5,390 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Samdrup Jongkhar?
Samdrup Jongkhar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 111.5 inches.