Thimphu: population and official figures
What is the population of Thimphu?
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, had 114,551 inhabitants (city proper) on 30 May 2017, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Thimphu?
Women and girls made up 48.5% of residents (55,555 female, 58,996 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow big is Thimphu?
It covers 26 km², about 4,389 people per km².
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Thimphu?
In Bhutan, cities and towns are run by districts: Council of the elected gup and mangmi of each gewog plus a representative of the town; the dzongda (district administrator) is a civil servant appointed by the central government. Approves district plans and budgets; the dzongda leads district administration.
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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