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Simikoṭ, Nepal

Karnali Pradesh · Nepal

Simikoṭ is a small town in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal with a population of 568. Elevation: 9,790 ft (2,984 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

568 Population 14/sq mi density
9,790 ft Elevation 2,984 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kathmandu Timezone

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About Simikoṭ

Simikoṭ

Simkot is a rural municipality located in Humla District of Karnali Province of Nepal.

People

Population568
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation9,790 ft (2,984 m)
Population568
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation9,790 ft (2,984 m)
Coordinates29.9714°, 81.8197°
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Country🇳🇵 Nepal
State / ProvinceKarnali Pradesh
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)

About Simikoṭ

Simikoṭ is a small town in Nepal (Karnali Pradesh) with a population of 568. The city sits at an elevation of 9,790 feet (2,984 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.

Simikoṭ has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,790 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below Nepal avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,790 ft (2,984 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates29.9714°N, 81.8197°W
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Nepal avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.54"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 29, 2025.

Oct 3, 2023 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.7 77 km
Jun 4, 2002 western Xizang M5.6 78 km
Jan 5, 1997 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India M5.6 125 km
Dec 9, 1991 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.6 51 km
Nov 27, 2001 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.5 41 km
Nov 27, 2001 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 48 km
Jan 24, 2023 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 46 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 107 km
Jun 22, 2010 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India M5.2 135 km
Jun 2, 1992 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal M5.2 110 km
Apr 27, 2023 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.1 47 km
Oct 20, 1993 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal M5.1 146 km
Nov 27, 2001 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.1 52 km
Mar 6, 2013 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal M5.0 143 km
Oct 20, 1993 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal M5.0 140 km
Nov 8, 1996 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 72 km
May 5, 2006 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 95 km
Jul 17, 1994 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 101 km
Jul 6, 2010 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India M5.0 138 km
Jan 9, 2013 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Warmest
July 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Simikoṭ has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 24°F in January to 51°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Simikoṭ

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Satya Primary School
Shree Himgiri School
Selmukang School
Mahakal Prathamik Bidhyalaya
Shree Janajyoti Primary School
Namkha Khayojum Primary School
Chyachara Primary School
Raling Secondary School
Balabhadra Primary School
Nawabudhha Aadharbhut School
Buddha Primary School
Namduk Chhomu School
Sarkideu Primary School
Gwalekhor Ghumti Primary School
Saipal Higher Secondary School
Kailash Higher Secondary School
Motiram Primary School
Dobhan Primary School
Karnali Secondary School
Shree Bal Mandir Secondary School
Shree Sidhharth Lower Secondary School
Baal Bikas Basic School
Bhimsen Primary School
Kailash Bodhi School
Shree Kalasilta Primary School
बालमन्दिर मा. वि, हुम्ला
Sunshine Boarding School
मान्धारा मा बि हुम्ला
सत्य प्राथमिक विद्यालय
नाम्खा ख्याेङजाेङ प्राथमिक विद्यालय
नामुबुद्ध आधारभुत विद्यालय
च्याछारा प्राथमिक विद्यालय
बुद्ध आधारभुत विद्यालय
नमडाेछाेमु प्राथमिक विद्यालय
बाल बिकाश आधारभूत बिधालय, हुम्ला
जनज्योति प्राथमिक बिधालय, हुम्ला
भिमसेन आधारभूत बिधालय, हुम्ला
Mansarowar School
सैपाल हिमाल मा.वि, हुम्ला
श्री चांगला आधारभूत विधालय, हुम्ला
माहाकाल आधारभूत बिधालय, हुम्ला
हिमाल मोडल बोर्डिंग बिधालय, हुम्ला
हिमगिरी आधारभुत बिधालय, हुम्ला
Shree Balbhadra School
कैलाश मा.वि, हुम्ला
दोभान आधारभूत बिधालय, हुम्ला
कान्ति आधारभूत बिधालय, हुम्ला
श्री पशुपति आधारभुत बिधालय, हुम्ला
Kailash Seondary School
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Radio Stations near Simikoṭ

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Simikoṭ

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bokchegauda
Dhatkermi
Kharpunath Bazar
Kolte
kumlik bazar
Patelna
Simikot Mathlo Bazar
Simikot Tallo Bazar
Sunakhada
Yanchu Bazaar, Kharpunath
Yanchu bazar

Hotels in Simikoṭ

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CFD Humla
CharTagiya Hotel
Dada Hotel
Hotel Alice The Wonder Inn
Hotel Bijaya
Hotel Mansarovar
Hotel Panchamukhi
Kermi Camp Side
Manshorowar Shari Hotel
Namaste Shahi Hotel
Paninaula Hotel and Grocery Store
Raling hotel
Salli Lodge and Restaurant
SB Hotel
Sun Valley Resort Hotel
Sunny Guest House
Tarku Khola Hotel

Veterinaries in Simikoṭ

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pashu Sewa Kendra

Banks in Simikoṭ

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citizen Bank Humla Branch
Kishan Micro Finance
Kunsang Gumball Savings and Credit Cooperative
Poverty Raising Bank Limited
Rastiya Banijya Bank
Sangirla Development Bank Ltd.
Shree Chhoila Ranisaina Bahu-uddyasya Sahakari li.
Shree Swabalambi Bahuudashya Sahakari Sanstha Limited

Airports Near Simikoṭ

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ali Pulan AirportAPJMedium Airport
Bajhang AirportBJHSmall Airport
Bajura AirportBJUSmall Airport
Jumla AirportJUMSmall Airport
Sanfebagar AirportFEBSmall Airport
Simikot AirportIMKSmall Airport
Talcha Rara Mugu AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Simikoṭ

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Simikot Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Simikoṭ

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
bhawani mandir
Cave
Chaitya
Dami mandu
Dinga Gumba
Durga Bhawani Temple
Gumba
Gumba
Hepka Gumba
Humla church
Jhula worship place, khagalgaun Humla
Kalasilta Temple
Maandu
Maandu
Maandu
Maandu
Maandu
Maandu
Madu
Mandu
Mandu
Mandu
Manilang
Manilang
Pancha Devi Gupha
Ralling Gumba
Shiva's temple

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu

🇳🇵 About Nepal

Capital Kathmandu
Population 28,087,871
Area 140,800 km²
GDP (USD) $41,047,772,331
GDP per capita $1,382
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 70.4 years
Internet users 55.8%
Urban population 66.5%
Currency NPR (Rupee)
Languages Nepali
Calling code +977
TLD .np
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Simikoṭ

What is the population of Simikoṭ?

Simikoṭ has a population of 568 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 42.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simikoṭ?

Simikoṭ has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

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