# Syangja District

_District of Nepal_

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Last updated: 2026-10-02

> Syangja District is a part of Gandaki Province, and is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. Its headquarter is Putalibazar with a diverse population including Brahmin, Magars, Chhetri, Sunar, Biswakarma, Pariyar, Nepali, Sarki and Gurung communities. Syangja is home to attractions like the ancient temples of Garaunsur and Akala, scenic viewpoints such as Panchase, and the historical town of Waling, making it a growing eco-tourism destination. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, maize, millet, and fruits like oranges being widely cultivated. Syangja is the leading orange producer in Nepal with 22,000 tons in 2023. The district has several educational institutions, and many residents pursue higher education in cities like Pokhara and Kathmandu. Connected by highways to major cities like Pokhara and Butwal, the district covers an area of 1,164 km2 (449 sq mi) and has a population of 254,965.

## Quick facts

- **Type:** district of Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28448#P31))
- **Located in:** Gandaki Province (province of Nepal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28448#P131))
- **Population:** 253,024 (2011) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28448#P1082))
- **Area:** 1,164 km² ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28448#P2046))
- **Official website:** ddcsyangja.gov.np ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28448#P856))
- **Coordinates:** 28.0969, 83.8219

## Questions

**Where is Syangja District located?**  
Syangja District is located in Gandaki Province, Nepal.

**What is the population of Syangja District?**  
The population of Syangja District is 253,024 (as of 2011).

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- [Gandaki Province](https://diginpl.com/places/gandaki-province)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Syangja District](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syangja_District) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): स्याङ्जा जिल्ला](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%99%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q28448](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28448) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Biruwa, Gabudanda.jpg by Pitambar Bhattarai (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Biruwa,_Gabudanda.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Syangja District". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/syangja-district. Retrieved 21 October 2026.