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Shemgang, Bhutan
Zhemgang District · Bhutan
Shemgang is a small town in Zhemgang District, Bhutan with a population of 852. Elevation: 6,234 ft (1,900 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shemgang
El dzong Zhemgang, también llamado Dechen Yangtse o Druk Dechen Yangtse, es una fortaleza-monasterio budista (dzong) en el municipio de Zhemgang, capital del distrito homónimo en Bután. Se sitúa en una crespa escarpada sobre el río Mangde, y desde su posición se pueden observar las tres regiones tradicionales de Zhemgang. En 1655 se construyó un dzong de una planta en el lugar, y durante el siglo XX pasó por varias renovaciones. En la actualidad, consta principalmente de la propia fortaleza, la residencia de los monjes y un edificio administrativo de dos plantas.
People
Climate
| Population | 852 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.2169°, 90.6579° |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
| Country | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
| State / Province | Zhemgang District |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.8 inches (1,443 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shemgang
Shemgang is a small town in Bhutan (Zhemgang District) with a population of 852. The city sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above Bhutan avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Area | 115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2169°N, 90.6579°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 | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Shemgang has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and December the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Shemgang
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimshong PS | College | — | — |
Schools in Shemgang
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhemgang Higher Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baling PS | — | — | — | — |
| Football ground | — | — | — | — |
| Zhemgang high school | — | — | — | — |
| Yebilabtsa Central School | — | — | — | — |
| Boys hostel | — | — | — | — |
| Principal Quarter | — | — | — | — |
| Staff Quarter | — | — | — | — |
| Zhemgang Central School | — | — | — | — |
| Zhemgang Lower Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Regional Development and Training Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Kikhar Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Goling Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Shemgang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dechen Zangmo Tshongkhang |
Hotels in Shemgang
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shemgang
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shemgang
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shemgang
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shemgang
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shemgang
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gelephu Airport | GLU | Medium Airport |
| Bathpalathang Airport | BUT | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shemgang
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baling Lhakhang | |
| Dakphel Community Lhakhang | |
| Drupkhang (Meditation Centre) | |
| Dungkhor lhakhang | |
| Dungkor | |
| Maenmo Tokchoe Lhakhang | |
| Mani Dungkar | |
| Moenlamthang | |
| Nimshong Lhakhang | |
| Throema Lhakhang | |
| Trong Lhakhang |
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What is the population of Shemgang?
Shemgang has a population of 852 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 115.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shemgang?
Shemgang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.