Thimphu

Name: Thimphu
Address: South Asia, Bhutan

South Asia, Bhutan

Bhutan

People from Thimphu are called:

Male/General:

Thimphu

Pronunciation:

/tɪmˈpuː/

Quick Facts

Population:: 114,551 (2024 est.)
Country:: Bhutan
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Name origin uncertain. The demonym often uses the city name 'Thimphu resident'.

About Thimphu

Capital and largest city of Bhutan.
One of the few capitals without traffic lights.
Located in a valley in the Himalayas.
Home to Tashichho Dzong and the Buddha Dordenma statue.
Center of Bhutanese government, religion, and commerce.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Kathmandu

600 km west

People are called:

Kathmanduese

Dhaka

700 km southeast

People are called:

Dhakai

New Delhi

1,400 km west

People are called:

Delhiite

Quick Facts

Population:: 114,551 (2024 est.)
Country:: Bhutan
Region:: South Asia

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