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Bhatgaon, Nepal

भक्तपुर

Municipality in Bhaktapur District, Nepal

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Bhaktapur, known locally as Khwopa and historically called Bhadgaon, is a city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the capital city, Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is the smallest municipality of Nepal by size as well as the most densely populated. Along with Kathmandu and Lalitpur, Bhaktapur is one of the three main cities of the Kathmandu Valley and is a major Newar settlement of the country. The city is also known for its Newar tradition, cuisine and artisans. Bhaktapur suffered heavy damage in the April 2015 earthquake.

Quick facts

Type
municipality of Nepal, city wd
Located in
Bhaktapur District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) wd
Population
81,748 (2011) wd
Area
6.89 km² wd
Elevation
1,401 m wd
Established
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Official website
bhaktapurmun.gov.np wd

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Questions

Where is Bhatgaon, Nepal located?
Bhatgaon, Nepal is located in Bhaktapur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
What is the population of Bhatgaon, Nepal?
The population of Bhatgaon, Nepal is 81,748 (as of 2011).
What is the elevation of Bhatgaon, Nepal?
Bhatgaon, Nepal is at an elevation of 1,401 m above sea level.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Bhatgaon, Nepal · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): भक्तपुर · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q843138 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Nyatpola & Bhairav Temple.jpg by Saroj Pandey (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026

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