Thimphu District


Thimphu District is a dzongkhag of Bhutan. Thimphu is also the capital of Bhutan and the largest city in the whole kingdom.

Languages

The dominant language throughout the district is Dzongkha; however, within the capital nearly every language of Bhutan may be encountered.

Administrative divisions

Thimphu District is divided into eight gewogs and one town :
Lingzhi, Soe and Naro Gewogs belong to the Lingzhi Dungkhag subdistrict, the only subdistrict within Thimphu District. The remaining gewogs do not belong to any subdistrict.

Environment

The northern half of Thimphu District is subject to environmental protection, falling within Jigme Dorji National Park.