Tsirang District facts for kids
Tsirang District is one of the 20 main areas, or districts, in the country of Bhutan. It is located in the southern part of Bhutan. The main town and official center of the district is called Damphu. This is where important government offices for the district are located.
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What is Tsirang District?
Tsirang District is a beautiful region known for its green hills and peaceful villages. It is home to many people who live and work there. The district plays an important part in the daily life and culture of Bhutan.
Exploring Tsirang's Villages
Tsirang District is divided into smaller areas called gewogs. These are like local communities or village blocks. There are twelve of these village areas in Tsirang District. Each gewog has its own unique features and local leaders.
What is a Gewog?
A gewog is a group of villages that work together. It is the smallest administrative unit in Bhutan. This means it is the smallest area with its own local government. People in a gewog elect their own leaders to help manage their community.
Here are the twelve gewogs in Tsirang District:
- Barshong Gewog
- Dunglegang Gewog
- Gosarling Gewog
- Kikhorthang Gewog
- Mendrelgang Gewog
- Patshaling Gewog
- Phutenchhu Gewog
- Rangthangling Gewog
- Semjong Gewog
- Sergithang Gewog
- Tsholingkhar Gewog
- Tsirangtoe Gewog
The Sankosh River
The Sankosh River is an important river that flows near and through parts of Tsirang District. This river forms a natural boundary between Tsirang District and Dagana District in some areas. Rivers like the Sankosh are vital for the environment and for the people living nearby.
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Tsirang Dzong at Damphu, Bhutan.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Tsirang para niños
