Thimphu

Data as of · Metro Power Rankings

#595

Global Rank

3.9

Power Score

Emerging Metro

% of Country Score

100.0%


Share

Bhutan • South Asia • Language power

Population
139K
GDP
N/A
GDP per capita
$0
Land area
67 km² (26 mi²)
Density
2,065/km² (5,347/mi²)

Primary city Thimphu

State / province Thimphu

Language Dzongkha

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National Capital

National capital of Bhutan

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Largest City

Largest metro area in Bhutan

Thimphu metro area

27.47, 89.64
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Dimension Breakdown

Value and global rank across all 16 dimensions

Stands out for Luxury Stars (Michelin).

World #1Top 5Outside top 5

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Closest profiles across all 16 dimensions

Languages of Thimphu

Dzongkha first in Thimphu; 1 languages hold a role.

RoleLanguage
De factoDzongkha
AdministrativeDzongkha
NationalDzongkha
English reach, Thimphu
11%
Tier 3 country

Thimphu on the languages board · Language power

Notable Infrastructure

Airport1 entry

Paro Airport

Paro • 4 - Regional

Luxury Hospitality

4 properties
FTG 4-Star4 entries

Amankora Paro

Bhutan

Amankora Thimphu

Bhutan

Six Senses Bhutan

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Six Senses Paro

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