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Dhankuta

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Location & Surroundings

Dhankutā is a town in Koshi, Nepal with 22,084 inhabitants, at 1,188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dharan, 20 km to the south. The national capital Kathmandu is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bhojpur Airport, 33 km away.

Also known as: Dhankutta · Dhankuta Bazar

Overview

Dhankuta is human settlement — NE धनकुटा जिल्लामा रहेको एक नगरपालिका.

It is located in Koshi Province, Nepal.

The population is about 26,440 (2011).

Also known as: FR Dhanakuta

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Basic Data

  • Country Nepal
  • Located in Koshi Province
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    26° 59' 0" N, 87° 20' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1188 m
  • Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
  • Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 22,084
  • Pop. Density 162 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Rupee (NPR)
  • Phone Prefix +977

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Alternate Names

Dhankutta
Dhankuta Bazar
Dhankutā

Weather in Dhankuta

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dhankuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 9.9 mm. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.

Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
9.94 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 25.2 1.4 193 77 1,014.8 - / 0.00 75 0.0 n/a
6h 22.2 1.1 192 93 1,012.2 7.43 / 7.43 95 471.5 n/a
12h 20.2 0.7 332 95 1,015.2 0.00 / 5.23 99 0.4 n/a
18h 20.1 1.8 23 97 1,014.2 6.73 / 11.95 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.6 1.9 11 89 1,015.3 0.00 / 9.94 100 41.7 n/a
30h 21.6 1.0 339 87 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.02 92 207.6 n/a
36h 20.6 1.9 25 84 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.2 n/a
42h 20.4 1.9 28 79 1,012.1 0.10 / 0.10 99 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 21.8 1.7 10 82 1,012.9 0.24 / 0.34 99 45.8 n/a
54h 22.2 1.5 212 84 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.33 66 322.6 n/a
60h 20.5 1.6 25 89 1,011.0 4.37 / 4.70 100 0.3 n/a
66h 19.2 1.9 26 90 1,010.9 0.00 / 3.75 29 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 24.6 3.3 198 80 1,010.9 1.68 / 5.42 82 498.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dhankuta?
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 9.9 mm. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 9.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dhankuta today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Dhankuta?
Local time is 18:46. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Dhankuta?
Dhankuta is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Dhankuta?
Population about 22,084.
What is the elevation of Dhankuta?
DEM 1,188 m.
Where is Dhankuta located?
It is at 26.98333, 87.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dhankuta in?
It is in Nepal.

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Last updated 2019-10-19
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