Thimphu, the vibrant capital of Bhutan, offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage and modern charm. From majestic dzongs and ancient monasteries to lively local markets and artisan workshops, every corner of Thimphu tells a story. With Jigme Expeditions, a trusted tour operator in Bhutan, you’ll experience the city’s true essence—whether it’s visiting the iconic Buddha Dordenma, exploring the Tashichho Dzong, or enjoying traditional Bhutanese cuisine. Let us guide you through Thimphu’s unique sights and sounds with comfort, insight, and authenticity.
With a total area of 1,748.590 square kilometers, Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan. The city lies in the western part of the country. It is located at an altitude of 2,330 meters above the sea level. The Dzongkhag has 42.9% of its area under forest cover. The Dzongkhag office is located at Canglimithang.
Thimphu Dzongkhag has eight Gewogs namely Chang, Kawang, Dagala, Genekha, Mewang, Lingzhi, Soe and Naro. The Dzongkhag has 8 Gups, 8 Mangmis, 8 Gewog Administrative Officers,39 Tshogpas, 16 Dzongkhag Tshogdu Members and 55 Gewog Tshogdu members.
The Dzongkhag has one Drungkhag of Lingzhi looks after the three Gewogs of Soe, Lingzhi and Naro. The Dzonghag has 40 chiwogs, 198 villages comprising 2,204 households. It has a population of 24,185 as per the Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2017 with 13,526 male and 10,659 female. The projected population of the Dzongkhag for the year 2021 is 154,378 which comprises 79,554 male and 74,824 female.
The Dzongkhag has a total road network of 234.758 km in 2021, which includes 50.850 km of the national highway that connects Thimphu, Chuzom and Dochula. The Dzongkhag has 555 civil servants in 2021, which is a sharp decrease from the 603 civil servants in 2020.