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Dhankuta
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Dhankuta (Nepali: धनकुटा listen (help·info))[2] is a town in the hills of eastern Nepal. It is the headquarters of Koshi Zone. It is located in Dhankuta district. Nepali is spoken there, and English is also spoken in some offices.
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Dhankuta
धनकुटा | |
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City | |
![]() A view of Dhankuta hill town | |
Nickname: Eastern Hillstation | |
Motto(s): Hamro Dhankuta, Ramro Dhankuta | |
Coordinates: 26°59′0″N 87°20′0″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Zone | Koshi Zone |
District | Dhankuta District |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council |
• Mayor | Mr. Chintan Tamang |
• Deputy Mayor | Ms. Shakuntala Basnet |
Population (2011 [1]) | |
• Total | 26,440 |
• Ethnicities | Limbu Yakha Brahmin Chhetri Rai Gurung |
• Religions | Hinduism Buddhist and Kirat |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
Postal Code | 56800 |
Area code | 026 |
Climate | Cwa |
Website | Dhankuta Municipality,District Coordination Committee |
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