Lumbini Province
- Title
- Lumbini Province
- Description
Overview
Lumbini Province (Province No. 5) is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Key Facts
- Capital: Deukhuri (administrative capital), while Butwal is a major commercial city.
- Total Area: $22,288 \text{ km}^2$
- Districts: 12
- Population: Approximately $5.12 \text{ million}$ (2021 Census)
- Geography: Bordered by India to the south and west, Gandaki and Karnali provinces to the north, and Sudurpashchim province to the west.
- Category
- Province
- Province
- Lumbini
- Key Figure/Measurement
- Capital: Deukhuri, Area: 22,288 km², Districts: 12