Bhutan — Country Facts & Profile
འབྲུག་ཡུལ་
Southern Asia, Asia
The Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN) is the official currency of Bhutan, a country of 784,043 people in Southern Asia. With 38,394 km² of territory and Thimphu as its capital, it sits within the wider Asia region. The official language is Dzongkha.
Country Profile
Stadiums & Hospitals
Notable infrastructure highlights in Bhutan, including PSA Phuentsholing Stadium with a capacity of 5,000 seats.
5,000 seats
Geographic Overview
Bhutan is located in Southern Asia at coordinates 27.50°N, 90.50°E. It shares borders with 2 countries. Total land area: 38,394 km² (14,824 mi²). Population density: 20 people per km². The highest point is Gangkhar Puensum at 7,570 m.
Cost of Living & Climate
Key indicators for visiting or living in Bhutan. Average temperature in Thimphu: 13.9°C (57°F).
Top Cities of Bhutan
Internal Divisions
Thimphu District
1 cities · 98,676 people
Largest: Thimphu
Chukha
2 cities · 30,513 people
Largest: Phuntsholing
Tsirang District
1 cities · 22,376 people
Largest: Tsirang
Punakha
1 cities · 21,500 people
Largest: Punākha
Sarpang District
2 cities · 20,274 people
Largest: Sarpang
Pemagatshel
1 cities · 13,864 people
Largest: Pemagatshel
Paro
1 cities · 11,448 people
Largest: Paro
Samdrup Jongkhar
1 cities · 9,325 people
Largest: Samdrup Jongkhar
Wangdi Phodrang
1 cities · 8,954 people
Largest: Wangdue Phodrang
Bumthang District
1 cities · 6,243 people
Largest: Jakar
Samtse District
1 cities · 5,396 people
Largest: Samtse
Trashi Yangste
1 cities · 3,025 people
Largest: Trashi Yangtse
Mongar
1 cities · 2,969 people
Largest: Mongar
Tongsa
1 cities · 2,805 people
Largest: Trongsa
Dagana
1 cities · 2,243 people
Largest: Daga
Lhuntse
1 cities · 1,935 people
Largest: Lhuentse
Haa
1 cities · 1,449 people
Largest: Ha
Trashigang District
1 cities · 872 people
Largest: Trashigang
Zhemgang District
1 cities · 852 people
Largest: Shemgang
Gasa
1 cities · 548 people
Largest: Gasa
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhutan
- What is the capital of Bhutan?
- The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
- What is the population of Bhutan?
- Bhutan has a population of approximately 784,043 people.
- What continent is Bhutan in?
- Bhutan is located in Asia, in the Southern Asia subregion.
- Where is Bhutan located?
- Bhutan is located in Southern Asia, Asia, at coordinates 27.5°N, 90.5°E.
- What currency does Bhutan use?
- Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu. BTN).
- What is the capital and currency of Bhutan?
- The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu and the currency is the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN).
- What language is spoken in Bhutan?
- The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha.
- What is the area of Bhutan?
- Bhutan covers a total area of 38,394 km² (14,824 square miles).
- How large is Bhutan in square miles?
- Bhutan has a total area of approximately 14,824 square miles (38,394 km²).
- What is the population density of Bhutan?
- Bhutan has a population density of approximately 20 people per km².
- Is Bhutan an independent country?
- Yes, Bhutan is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Bhutan border?
- Bhutan shares land borders with 2 countries.
- What is the average temperature in Thimphu?
- The average annual temperature in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, is approximately 13.9°C (57°F).
- What countries border Bhutan?
- Bhutan shares land borders with: China, India.
- What is the country calling code for Bhutan?
- The international calling code for Bhutan is +975. To call Bhutan from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +975 and the local number.
- What time zone is Bhutan in?
- Bhutan operates on the UTC+06:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Bhutan?
- The highest point in Bhutan is Gangkhar Puensum at 7,570 m (24,836 ft) above sea level.
- How fast is the internet in Bhutan?
- The average internet speed in Bhutan is 18 Mbps, which is considered below average by global standards.