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Panchthar District

Panchthar
पाँचथर
District
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Country Nepal
Region Eastern (Purwanchal), Limbuwan
Zone Mechi
Headquarters Phidim
Area
 • Total 1,241 km2 (479 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 191,817
 • Density 150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone NPT (UTC+5:45)
Main language(s) Limbu, Nepali

Panchthar district (Nepali: About this sound Listen ) is a Hill district of Province No. 1 in eastern Nepal. The district covers 1,241 km2 (479 sq mi). The 2011 census counted 191,817 population. Phidim is the district headquarters.

Panchthar's majority population is that of Limbu, kiratis and other ethnic groups and hill castes.

Coordinates: 27°12′N 87°50′E / 27.20°N 87.83°E / 27.20; 87.83



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