Mongar (Mongar Dzongkhag)
Mongar (Dzongkha: མོང་སྒར) is a town and the seat of Mongar District in eastern Bhutan. it had a population of 3502. Mongar is on the road from Thimphu to Trashigang. It is one of the oldest educational hubs of the country. It has a regional hospital and a good standard hotel, among other facilities. The important Yagang Lhakhang monastery is on the outskirts of the town. The post code for Mongar post office is 43001.
Mongar features a dry-winter humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa).
Mongar features a dry-winter humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa).
Map - Mongar (Mongar Dzongkhag)
Map
Country - Bhutan
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The subalpine Himalayan mountains in the north rise from the country's lush subtropical plains in the south. In the Bhutanese Himalayas, there are peaks higher than 7000 m above sea level. Gangkhar Puensum is Bhutan's highest peak and is the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. The wildlife of Bhutan is notable for its diversity, including the Himalayan takin and golden langur. The capital and largest city is Thimphu, holding close to 1/7th of the population.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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BTN | Bhutanese ngultrum | Nu | 2 |
INR | Indian rupee | ₹ | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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DZ | Dzongkha language |