Trongsa, Bhutan
Tongsa · Bhutan
Trongsa is a small town in Tongsa, Bhutan with a population of 2,695. Elevation: 6,916 ft (2,108 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Trongsa
Trongsa, previously Tongsa, is a Thromde or town, and the capital of Trongsa District in central Bhutan. The name means "new village" in Dzongkha. The first temple was built in 1543 by the Drukpa lama Ngagi Wangchuck, who was the great-grandfather of Ngawang Namgyal, Zhabdrung Rinpoche, the unifier of Bhutan.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,695 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,916 ft (2,108 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.5026°, 90.5072° |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
| Country | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
| State / Province | Tongsa |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.5 inches (902 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.9 inches (2 cm) |
About Trongsa
Trongsa is a small town in Bhutan (Tongsa) with a population of 2,695. The city sits at an elevation of 6,916 feet (2,108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Thimphu.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below Bhutan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,916 ft (2,108 m) |
| Area | 115.9 sq mi (300.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5026°N, 90.5072°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Thimphu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Trongsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 32°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (0.2").
Schools in Trongsa
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| staff office Trongsa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| academic block | - | - | - | - |
| Trongsa Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Tshangkha CS | - | - | - | - |
| ECCD,sherabling | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Trongsa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Trongsa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ta-Dzong |
Farmers Markets in Trongsa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dechen Zangmo Tshongkhang | |||||
| Public Vegetable Market |
Hotels in Trongsa
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Trongsa
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Trongsa
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Trongsa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Trongsa
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Trongsa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Trongsa
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Trongsa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Panda Bumthang Brewery |
Airports Near Trongsa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gelephu Airport | GLU | Medium Airport |
| Bathpalathang Airport | BUT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Trongsa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bhutan Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Trongsa
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chorten | |
| Dorshong Lhakhang Colony | |
| DungbiGoenpa | |
| Karshong Ugyen Thegcholing Monastary | |
| Stupa | |
| Stupa | |
| Tapha goempa | |
| Tashicholing Chorten | |
| Tashicholing Lhaakhang | |
| Tashicholing Lhakhang | |
| Trongsa Dzong |
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Waterfalls Near Trongsa
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Trongsa.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bubja Waterfall |
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What is the population of Trongsa?
Trongsa has a population of 2,695 residents and is located in Bhutan. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 115.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Trongsa?
Trongsa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches.
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