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Manang District, Nepal

मनाङ जिल्ला

District of Nepal

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Manang District (Nepali: मनाङ जिल्ला , in Gandaki Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Chame as its district headquarters, covers an area of 2,246 km2 (867 sq mi) and in 2011 had a population of 6,538.

Quick facts

Type
district of Nepal wd
Located in
Gandaki Province (province of Nepal) wd
Population
5,658 (2011) wd
Area
2,246 km² wd
Official website
ddcmanang.gov.np wd

About

The Thorung La pass, at 5,415 meters above sea level, connects the district with Mustang district by providing a route between the towns of Manang and Muktinath. Manang district gets the lowest amount of rainfall among the districts of Nepal as it lies to the north of the Himalayas, which block monsoon winds. The Manang Valley, which lies close to the Nepal-Tibet border, offers tremendous opportunities due to its rich natural flora and fauna. Three tracks start from here. The first, via Thorangla, Muktinath, and Mustang to Lhasa—a journey that takes four days; the second via Naur Khola and Naurgaon, which takes five days to Lhasa; and the third via Larkiya bazar, which is the one most commonly used by the people of Central Nepal.

Along with the Marwaris who have migrated from India to Nepal in large numbers, the Manangies are the best known traders of Nepal. They have received special dispensation from the King to trade in South East Asia, and travel abroad with precious stones and metals, musk, herbs and other items. They import ready-made garments, watches and electronic goods. Many of the Manangies spend as much as six months away from home, returning only during the summers. Many of them reside in Kathmandu, where their children study in English-medium schools. The parents' lack of proficiency in the English language is irrelevant as it in no way affects their trading skills.

Since the area was opened to outsiders in the late 1970s, many have switched from the traditional agriculture to hoteleering.

The trail from Manang to Muktinath has been used by the locals for hundreds of years to transport huge herds of sheep and…

Places in Manang District, Nepal

  • Manang — Place in Gandaki Province, Nepal
  • Thorong La — Mountain pass in Nepal
  • Chame Rural Municipality — Municipality in Gandaki Zone, Nepal
  • Pisang — Village development committee in Gandaki, Nepal
  • Khangsar — Village development committee in Gandaki Zone, Nepal
  • Nemjung — Mountain in Nepal
  • Nyawal — Village development committee in Gandaki Zone, Nepal
  • Dharapani, Gandaki — Village development committee in Gandaki, Nepal
  • Thoche — Village development committee in Gandaki Zone, Nepal
  • Ghyaru — Village development committee in Gandaki Zone, Nepal
  • Nar, Nepal — Village development committee in Gandaki Zone, Nepal
  • Tanki Manang — Village development committee in Gandaki Zone, Nepal

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Questions

Where is Manang District, Nepal located?
Manang District, Nepal is located in Gandaki Province, Nepal.
What is the population of Manang District, Nepal?
The population of Manang District, Nepal is 5,658 (as of 2011).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Manang District, Nepal · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): मनाङ जिल्ला · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q28434 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Annapurna, Manang District.jpg by Poida Smith (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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