Administrative divisions of Nepal facts for kids
Nepal is a country located in Asia. It is divided into seven main parts called provinces. These provinces are then split into smaller areas called districts. The districts are further divided into municipalities and rural municipalities. Nepal also has six very large cities known as metropolitan cities and eleven sub-metropolitan cities.
Nepal's new constitution, created in 2015, set up these seven provinces. It replaced an older system that used "Zones" and "Development regions." The new system mostly kept the old district boundaries, with only small changes to a few of them.
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History of Divisions
Before 2017, Nepal was organized differently. It had five large "development regions." These regions were then divided into "zones." The zones were further split into districts. Inside the districts, there were municipalities and village development committees. The new system simplified how the country is managed.
Provinces of Nepal
Nepal has seven provinces. Each province has its own capital city. These provinces help to organize the country and its government.
| Number | Province Name | Capital City | Area (km2) | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koshi Province | Biratnagar | 25,905 | 4,534,943 |
| 2 | Madhesh Province | Janakpur | 9,661 | 5,404,145 |
| 3 | Bagmati Province | Hetauda | 20,300 | 5,529,452 |
| 4 | Gandaki Province | Pokhara | 21,504 | 2,413,907 |
| 5 | Lumbini Province | Butwal | 22,288 | 4,891,025 |
| 6 | Karnali Province | Birendranagar | 27,984 | 1,168,515 |
| 7 | Sudurpashchim Province | Godawari | 19,539 | 2,552,517 |
Districts of Nepal
The seven provinces are divided into smaller areas called districts. There are 77 districts across Nepal. Each district has its own local government.
Cities of Nepal
Nepal has different types of cities. There are six very large cities called metropolitan cities. There are also eleven sub-metropolitan cities, which are a bit smaller but still important urban areas. In addition to these, there are 276 other municipalities, which are smaller towns and cities.
Rural Municipalities (Gaupalikas)
In 2017, Nepal also created "gaupalikas," which are known as rural municipalities in English. These are areas that are not as developed or as densely populated as cities. There are 460 gaupalikas in Nepal, helping to manage rural areas.
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77 Districts of Nepal
See also
In Spanish: Organización territorial de Nepal para niños
