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Kathmandu

KAHT-mahn-doo (English); Nepali kathmaadau, IPA katthmaɖʌ̃ũ
Also Known As Kantipur (historical name) · Yen (Newar name)
Asia

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the Kathmandu Valley in the central part of the country. Known historically as Kantipur and, among the indigenous Newar people, as Yen, it has a 2021 census population of 845,767 within a metropolitan area of roughly four million. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Population
845,767 1
2021 Nepal census.
Area (sq km)
49.45 1
Population Estimate Year
2021 1
Elevation (m)
1400 1
Latitude
27.71 degrees north 1
Longitude
85.32 degrees east 1
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Associated With

Bagmati Province, States or Territories

kathmandu is associated with bagmati-province.

Source Bagmati Province (Wikipedia)
Nepal, Countries

Kathmandu is Nepal's capital.

Source Kathmandu (Wikipedia)
Nepal, Countries
Source Kathmandu (Wikipedia)
The Himalayas, Landforms
Source Kathmandu (Wikipedia)

Capital Of

Nepal, Countries

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal.

Source Kathmandu (Wikipedia)
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Sources
1. Kathmandu (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox, 2021 Nepal census
    As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households
  • Lead
    Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley.
  • History section
    From ancient times until the medieval period, Kathmandu was known as Kantipur
  • Etymology section
    Among the indigenous Newar people, Kathmandu is known as Yem Dey
  • Infobox
    Area: 49.45 km2 (19.09 sq mi)
  • Infobox, Population (2021)
    Population (2021)
  • Infobox, Elevation
    1,400 m (4,600 ft)
  • Infobox, coordinates
    27.71000°N 85.32000°E
  • Associated With: The Himalayas, Tourism section
    Tourism plays a vital role in the economy, with the city serving as a gateway to the Nepal Himalayas.
  • Capital Of: Nepal, Lead section, capital fact
    Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley.
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Bagmati Province (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationLead section
Quote, Lead section
the province is also the home to the country's capital Kathmandu
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