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Trashigang, Bhutan

Trashigang District · Bhutan

Trashigang is a small town in Trashigang District, Bhutan with a population of 872. Elevation: 3,852 ft (1,174 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

872 Population 233/sq mi density
3,852 ft Elevation 1,174 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
55.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Thimphu Timezone

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About Trashigang

Trashigang

Trashigang, or Tashigang, meaning "fortress of auspicious mount," is a town in eastern Bhutan and the district capital of the Trashigang Dzongkhag (district).

People

Population872
Density233/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain55.1 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation3,852 ft (1,174 m)
Population872
Population Density233 / sq mi
Elevation3,852 ft (1,174 m)
Coordinates27.3331°, 91.5542°
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu
Country🇧🇹 Bhutan
State / ProvinceTrashigang District
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation55.1 inches (1,400 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Trashigang

Trashigang is a small town in Bhutan (Trashigang District) with a population of 872. The city sits at an elevation of 3,852 feet (1,174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.

Trashigang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,852 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Bhutan avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,852 ft (1,174 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates27.3331°N, 91.5542°W
TimezoneAsia/Thimphu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above Bhutan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 14, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 12 km
Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 108 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 49 km
Feb 17, 1995 41 km N of Bomdila, India M5.5 87 km
Jul 19, 2019 64 km NE of Bomdila, India M5.5 133 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 5 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 139 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 125 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 53 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 52 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 62 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 37 km
Jan 25, 2000 48 km NNE of Bomdila, India M5.2 112 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 135 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India M5.2 135 km
Jun 9, 1996 87 km NNE of Tawang, India M5.2 127 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 16 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 137 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 134 km
Dec 29, 1990 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 5.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 9.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 12.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 9.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 5.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Driest

Trashigang has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Trashigang

Institution Type Founded Website
Rangjung Technical Training Institute College Visit →

Schools in Trashigang

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rangjung Higher Secondary School
Tashigang MSS
Rangjung central school
Bartsham Central School
Yongphula Lower Secoundary School Area
Kanglung Primary School Area
Jampheling Central School Area
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Radio Stations near Trashigang

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Trashigang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Population center0.0

Hotels in Trashigang

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Druk Deothjung Hotel

Restaurants in Trashigang

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burger point
Hanging Restaurant
i-smile cafe
Nendra
Shangrila
Sunshine

Monuments in Trashigang

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lam Pema's Chhoten
Ma-zhen-Pai Chorten

Castles in Trashigang

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tashigang Dzong

Gas Stations in Trashigang

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOD

Banks in Trashigang

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Bhutan (BOB)
Bhutan National Bank

Airports Near Trashigang

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yongphulla AirportYONSmall Airport

Post Offices in Trashigang

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bhutan Post Office
Kanglung Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Trashigang

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Andum Chorten
Chador Lhakhang
College Zangdogpelri
Drametse Lhakhang
Drubkhang
Galing Sa-nga Choling Lhakhang
Galing Thongphu Lhakhang
goenpa sang-nga chelling lhakhang
Gomphu Kora
Kanglung Zangdopelri
Public Zangdopelri
Ramjar, Lhakhang
Trashigang Dzong
Zorthung chorten. yangtse

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Thimphu
Elevation
1,174 m (3,852 ft)
Postal Code
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🇧🇹 About Bhutan

Capital Thimphu
Population 754,394
Area 47,000 km²
GDP (USD) $3,012,896,789
GDP per capita $3,831
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 73.0 years
Internet users 88.4%
Urban population 41.7%
Currency BTN (Ngultrum)
Languages Dzongkha
Calling code +975
TLD .bt
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trashigang

What is the population of Trashigang?

Trashigang has a population of 872 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Trashigang?

Trashigang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.1 inches.

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