Sudurpashchim Province
- Title
- Sudurpashchim Province
- Description
Overview
Sudurpashchim Province (Province No. 7) is the westernmost province of Nepal, stretching from the high Himalayas to the Terai plains.
Key Facts
- Capital: Dhangadhi (temporary) / Godawari (declared permanent capital)
- Total Area: $19,539 \text{ km}^2$ (about $13.27%$ of the country's total area)
- Districts: 9
- Population: Approximately $2.69 \text{ million}$ (2021 Census)
- Geographic Boundaries: Borders India to the west (demarcated by the Mahakali River) and south, China (Tibet) to the north, and Karnali and Lumbini provinces to the east.
- Major Highlights: Home to Shuklaphanta National Park, Khaptad National Park, and Api Himal ($7,132 \text{ m}$).
- Category
- Province
- Province
- Sudurpashchim
- Key Figure/Measurement
- Capital: Godawari / Dhangadhi, Area: 19,539 km², Districts: 9