Lumbini Zone
Lumbinī Anchal लुम्बिनी अञ्चल | |
|---|---|
Zone | |
| Country | |
| Capital | Butwal |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Lumbini (Nepali: लुम्बिनी अञ्चल
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Districts
Lumbini was divided into 6 districts:
| District | Type | Headquarters | Since 2015 part of Province |
|---|---|---|---|
Arghakhanchi | Hill | Sandhikharka | Province No. 5 |
Gulmi | Hill | Tamghas | |
Kapilvastu | Outer Terai | Taulihawa | |
Palpa | Hill | Tansen | |
Rupandehi | Outer Terai | Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) | |
Nawalparasi | Outer Terai | Parasi (Ramgram) | divided into Nawalpur District (Province No. 4) and Parasi District (Province No. 5) |
References
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See also
Development Regions of Nepal (Former)
List of zones of Nepal (Former)- List of districts of Nepal
Coordinates: 27°45′N 83°30′E / 27.750°N 83.500°E / 27.750; 83.500
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