Key facts
- Country
- Nepal
- Province
- Gandaki
- Capital
- Putalibazar
- Largest city
- Waling
- Type
- Coordination committee
- Body
- DCC , Syangja
- Total
- 1,164 km (449 sq mi)
- Density
- 219.0/km (567.3/sq mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+05:45 ( NPT )
- Telephone code
- 063
- Main language s
- Nepali , Magar , Gurung
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- district of Nepal
- Country
- Nepal
- Located in
- Gandaki Province
- Capital
- Putalibazar
- Population
- 253024
- Area
- 1164
- Time zone
- UTC+05:45
- Official website
- ddcsyangja.gov.np
- Image
- Chandikalika Temple 01.jpg
- Households
- 68959
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- topic's main category
- Category:Syangja District
- Commons category
- Syangja District
- male population
- 116678
- female population
- 136346
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Encyclopedic overview
Syangja District (Nepali: स्याङ्जा जिल्ला; Listen) is a part of Gandaki Province, and is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. Its headquarter is Putalibazar with a diverse population including Brahmin, Magars, Chhetri, Sunar, Biswakarma, Pariyar, Nepali, Sarki and Gurung communities. Syangja is home to attractions like the ancient temples of Garaunsur and Akala, scenic viewpoints such as Panchase, and the historical town of Waling, making it a growing eco-tourism destination. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, maize, millet, and fruits like oranges being widely cultivated. Syangja is the leading orange producer in Nepal with 22,000 tons in 2023. The district has several educational institutions, and many residents pursue higher education in cities like Pokhara and Kathmandu. Connected by highways to major cities like Pokhara and Butwal, the district covers an area of 1,164 km (449 sq mi) and has a population of 254,965.
Etymology
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Syangja District” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.