What Are People From Thimphu Called?

Name: Thimphu
Address: South Asia, Bhutan

South Asia, Bhutan

Bhutan

People from Thimphu are called:

People from Thimphu are called Thimphu.

Demonym:

Thimphu

Pronunciation:

/tɪmˈpuː/

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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.

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'.

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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