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Thimphu, Bhutan
Thimphu District · Bhutan
Thimphu is a mid-size city in Thimphu District, Bhutan with a population of 98,676. Elevation: 7,612 ft (2,320 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan, and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The ancient capital city of Punakha was replaced by Thimphu as the capital in 1955, and in 1961 Thimphu was officially declared the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan by the 3rd Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
People
Climate
| Population | 98,676 |
| Population Density | 9,470 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,612 ft (2,320 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.4661°, 89.6419° |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
| Country | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
| State / Province | Thimphu District |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.5 inches (1,055 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Thimphu
Thimphu is a mid-size city in Bhutan (Thimphu District) with a population of 98,676. The city sits at an elevation of 7,612 feet (2,320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.
Climate in Thimphu
Thimphu has an average annual temperature of 6.2°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1661 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below Bhutan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,612 ft (2,320 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4661°N, 89.6419°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Thimphu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 36°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Thimphu
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| College of Natural Resources | University | - | , |
| Degree Hostel 1 | College | - | , |
| Degree Hostel 3 | College | - | , |
| Faculty of Nursin and Public Health (Changzamtho) | College | - | , |
| Foot path | College | - | , |
| Football Ground | College | - | , |
| Hostel | College | - | , |
| International Office ( IRO office) | College | - | , |
| KGUMSB | College | - | , |
| Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Science | University | - | , |
| Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Public Health | University | - | Visit → |
| Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Traditional Medicine | University | - | , |
| Mess | College | - | , |
| Meteorological Stations | College | - | , |
| Norbuling Rigter College | College | - | Visit → |
| Paro College of Education | College | - | , |
| Royal Institute of Management | University | - | , |
| Royal Thimphu College | College | - | , |
| Royal Thimphu College | University | - | , |
| Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) | University | - | , |
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| RTC Cafeteria | College | - | , |
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| RTC Dinning Hall | College | - | , |
| RTC Tea House | College | - | , |
| SLCS | College | - | , |
| Staff Residential Area | College | - | , |
| Upper canteen | College | - | , |
Schools in Thimphu
43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Training Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Zlinon Namgyeling Lower Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daycare | - | - | - | - |
| Thimphu Primary School (TPS) | - | - | - | - |
| Thimphu Primary School (TPS) | - | - | - | - |
| Debsi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thimphu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Palkhel School | - | - | - | - |
| Thimphu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Institute for Tourism and Hospitality | - | - | - | - |
| Sersang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Druk School (Changidaphu) | - | - | - | - |
| Etho Metho School | - | - | - | - |
| Bhutan Football Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Pelkhi Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rinchen School | - | - | - | - |
| Kelki Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Changzamtog Lower Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Druk School | - | - | - | - |
| Kelki Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kelki Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Changzamtok LSS school ground | - | - | - | - |
| Sunshine School | - | - | - | - |
| School Ground | - | - | - | - |
| Zilnon Namgayling Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Changzamtog Lower Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chang Rigphel Lower Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Deki School | - | - | - | - |
| Deki School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuensel Phodrang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Himalayan school of music | - | - | - | - |
| Phuensum Pvt School | - | - | - | - |
| Khasadrupchu Middle Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kelki Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bhutan International School of Hospitality and Tourism | - | - | - | - |
| Tiny Tose day care | - | - | - | - |
| Druk school | - | - | - | - |
| Etho Metho School | - | - | - | - |
| Pelkhil School | - | - | - | - |
| Pelki School | - | - | - | - |
| Wangmo Montessori day care center | - | - | - | - |
| Classroom | - | - | - | - |
| basketball court | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thimphu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Thimphu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan Postal Museum | ||||
| Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa | ||||
| National Museum of Bhutan | ||||
| Royal Textile Academy | ||||
| Simply Bhutan |
Libraries in Thimphu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changjiji Read Center | 0.0 | |||||
| CNR Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Bhutan | 0.0 | |||||
| RIM Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RTC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RTC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thimphu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babesa Lamwog Vegetable Market | |||||
| Babesa Neighborhood Vegtable Market | |||||
| Bhutanese Traditional Market | |||||
| Brand Bhutan Market | |||||
| Canteen | |||||
| Centenary Farmer's Market | |||||
| Centenary Farmers Market | |||||
| Cereals | |||||
| Changzamtog Farmer's Market | |||||
| Changzamtog Neighborhood Vegtable Market | |||||
| CSI MARKET | |||||
| CSI Market | |||||
| CSI market | |||||
| Druksell / Bhutan’s Largest Impact marketplace / Made in Bhutan | |||||
| Hejo Neighborhood Vegtable Market | |||||
| Junction Mart | |||||
| Jungshina Neighborhood Vegtable Market | |||||
| Kaja Throm | |||||
| Kaja Throm | |||||
| Lungtenphu Neighborhood Vegtable Market | |||||
| O- Plaza | |||||
| Paro Kaja Throm | |||||
| Sabzi Bazar | |||||
| Taba Neihgborhood Vegtable Market | |||||
| Tilak mart | |||||
| Tshirang Poultry Cooperate | |||||
| Vegetable market | |||||
| Vegetable Market | |||||
| Zilukha Neighborhood Vegtable Market |
Hotels in Thimphu
101 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Thimphu
229 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thimphu
53 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Thimphu
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Thimphu
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Thimphu
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Thimphu
5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Thimphu
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Thimphu
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Thimphu
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Thimphu
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Thimphu
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Thimphu
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thimphu
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Thimphu
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Thimphu
11 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Thimphu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ser Bhum Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Thimphu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Thimphu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paro International Airport | PBH | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Thimphu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thimphu
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 213 Jangchub Lam SE, Norzin, Thimphu | |
| Barp Lhakhang | |
| Buddha Dordenma | |
| Buddha Dordenma | |
| Changjiji Lhakhang | |
| Chhokhortse Goenpa | |
| Chhorten | |
| Chiorten | |
| Chorten | |
| Chorten | |
| Chorten | |
| Chorten Dangrim | |
| Dantak Hidu Temple | |
| Domtsang Ney | |
| Foot path cross road | |
| Hindu Dharma Samudaya of Bhutan | |
| Hindu temple | |
| Labtsa | |
| Lam Drukpa Kinley Tsenden Shing | |
| Lungtenzampa Chorten |
Quick Facts
Around Thimphu
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Thimphu
16 places within 15 km
- • Barp Lhakhang
- • Changangkhang Lhakhang
- • Majaling Palace
- • Simtokha Dzong
- • Steam Castle
- • Art Yanttra
- • BLOSSOM
- • BLOSSOMS
- • The Craft Gallery
- • Talakha Peak
- • BBS Tower viewpoint
- • Kuenselphodrang Viewpoint
- • Lungtenphu Viewpoint
- • Mountain Pass
- • Sangaygang
- + 1 more
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What is the population of Thimphu?
Thimphu has a population of 98,676 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 9,470 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Thimphu?
Thimphu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.