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Thimphu District, Bhutan – Bhutan Flag

Current Date And Time In Thimphu District, Bhutan

Monday, 27 July 2026
14:01:30 BTT
Capital: Thimphu
Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (BTT)
Population: 138,736
Area: 1,617.00 km²
State Code: TD

States Near To Thimphu District


Find states and regions closest to Thimphu District in Bhutan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Bhutan and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Bhutan

📍 Thimphu District Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Thimphu District from our regional database:

Capital CityThimphu
Total Population138,736
Land Area1,617 km²
Population Density24.36 / km²
Center Latitude27.4716° N
Center Longitude89.6386° E
Average Elevation2,330 m (7,645 ft)
UTC Time Zone+06:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Paro Paro14 mi22 km12 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Punakha Punakha17 mi27 km15 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Haa Haa23 mi37 km20 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Wangdi Phodrang Wangdi Phodrang26 mi42 km23 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Chukha Chukha29 mi47 km25 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Dagana Dagana34 mi55 km30 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gasa Gasa42 mi67 km36 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Tsirang District Tsirang District45 mi73 km39 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Samtse District Samtse District47 mi76 km41 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Tongsa Tongsa56 mi91 km49 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Thimphu District


Explore countries nearest to Thimphu District by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Thimphu District supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh265 mi426 km230 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal390 mi627 km338 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar519 mi836 km451 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of India India867 mi1,395 km753 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Laos Laos928 mi1,493 km806 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Thimphu District. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Thimphu District (You)Bhutan138,7361,61724.36
ParoBhutan46,3161,69314.77
PunakhaBhutan28,74084513.53
HaaBhutan13,6551,3193.92
Wangdi PhodrangBhutan42,1864,1814.41
ChukhaBhutan61,1731,99114.82
DaganaBhutan26,8371,3878.50
GasaBhutan3,5003,1180.54
Tsirang DistrictBhutan29,20763218.58
Samtse DistrictBhutan64,8051,72517.87
TongsaBhutan19,9601,8155.08

🏆 Bhutan State Rankings

How does Thimphu District rank within Bhutan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Thimphu District appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Thimphu District, Bhutan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Thimphu District is a state or region within Bhutan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Thimphu District is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Thimphu District to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Thimphu District to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Bhutan — see Bhutan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Thimphu District

This page also lists countries nearest to Thimphu District by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Bhutan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Thimphu District using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Thimphu District.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Thimphu District to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Bhutan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Thimphu District MapView the Thimphu District satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Thimphu DistrictExplore all cities and towns in Thimphu District for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Bhutan Country DataGet complete Bhutan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Thimphu District

How is the distance from Thimphu District to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Thimphu District map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Thimphu District mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Thimphu District to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Thimphu District in Bhutan?

See the States Near To Thimphu District table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Thimphu District below the states table, or compare all Bhutan states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Bhutan?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Bhutan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.