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Location & Surroundings

Dharān is a city in Koshi, Nepal with 173,096 inhabitants, at 375 m elevation. The national capital Kathmandu is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport, 37 km away.

Also known as: Dharān Bāzār

Overview

Dharan is city in Sunsari District, Nepal — NE नेपालमा रहेको एक उपमहानगरपालिका.

It is located in Sunsari District, Nepal.

The population is about 116,181.

It covers about 12 square kilometre.

Also known as: Dharan Upmahanagarpalika

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Basic Data

  • Country Nepal
  • Located in Sunsari District
  • Area 12 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    26° 48' 52" N, 87° 16' 47" E
  • Elevation DEM: 375 m
  • Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
  • Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 173,096
  • Pop. Density 1,264 p/km²
  • Built-up 37.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Rupee (NPR)
  • Phone Prefix +977

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Alternate Names

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Dharān
Dharān Bāzār

Weather in Dharan

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

Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 419 W/m2.

Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 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 17.7 2.4 20 77 1,014.7 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 25.9 1.9 204 58 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 418.7 n/a
12h 21.4 0.9 355 73 1,013.2 0.02 / 0.02 9 382.0 n/a
18h 18.7 2.3 16 79 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 17.2 2.8 19 69 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 26.8 1.9 187 42 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 426.8 n/a
36h 21.0 1.4 7 61 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 402.7 n/a
42h 18.1 3.2 16 58 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Monday 16.9 3.4 17 46 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 64 0.0 n/a
54h 27.8 1.3 217 32 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 95 416.1 n/a
60h 21.3 1.7 13 55 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 99 380.8 n/a
66h 18.3 3.3 16 53 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 17.0 3.4 16 46 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dharan?
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 419 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dharan today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Dharan?
Local time is 13:18. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Dharan?
Dharan is a populated place.
How many people live in Dharan?
Population about 173,096.
What is the elevation of Dharan?
DEM 375 m.
Where is Dharan located?
It is at 26.81436, 87.27972 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dharan in?
It is in Nepal.

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Last updated 2022-12-04
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