Tsirang District
Tsirang District, is one of the 20 dzongkhags of Bhutan. The administrative center of the district is Damphu.
at Damphu, Bhutan.
Tsirang is noted for its gentle slopes and mild climates. The dzongkhag is also noted for its rich biodiversity; however, it is one of the few dzongkhags without a protected area. One of Bhutan's longest rivers, the Punatsang Chhu or Sankosh river flows through the district. It is the main district where the Lhotshampa resides.Languages
The dominant language in Tsirang is Nepali, but it can be partially different from those spoken in Nepal, spoken by the heterogeneous Lhotshampa like Magar, Tamang, Gurung, Limbu, etc. In the north of Tsirang, Dzongkha, the national language, is also spoken.Administrative divisions
Tsirang District is divided into twelve village blocks :
- Barshong Gewog
- Dunglegang Gewog
- Gosarling Gewog
- Kikhorthang Gewog
- Mendrelgang Gewog
- Patshaling Gewog
- Phutenchhu Gewog
- Rangthangling Gewog
- Semjong Gewog
- Sergithang Gewog
- Tsholingkhar Gewog
- Tsirangtoe Gewog
Geography
The northernmost reaches of Tsirang District lie within Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, one of the protected areas of Bhutan.
