Lingmethang
Lingmethang is a small town under Salling Geog in Mongar district, in the eastern part of Bhutan. It is located off of the Thimphu-Trashigang highway, to the west of Mongar City and, 7 km north of the town of Gyalpozhing. The town lies in a lush valley just west of the Kuri Chhu river, covering approximately 80 acres at an average elevation of 650 m. The population is approximately 1,190 people.
Lingmethang | |
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  Lingmethang Location in Bhutan | |
| Coordinates: 27°15′37″N 91°10′35″E | |
| Country |  Bhutan |
| District | Mongar District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30 ha (80 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 660 m (2,170 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
Lingmethang has the local Leadership office including the office of the Saling Gup, a Basic Health Unit established by the Ministry of Health, Lingmethang Primary School established by the Ministry of Education, Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry Extension Service Centre, Agriculture Research & Development Sub-Centre, and Regional Pig & Poultry Breeding Centre established by the Ministry of Agriculture & Forests, Bhutan Agro Industries Ltd., Department of Road Regional Office and Regional Office of Construction Development Company Ltd. established under the Ministry of Works and Human Settlements.
- In 2010, the Early Learning Centre in Lingmethang opened
- In 2013, a local farmers market established
- In 2017, the Bhutan National Bank opened a branch office providing customer service
Zhongar Dzong overlooks the valley between Lingmethang Town and Thidangbi Village in Mongar District.
References
- Armington, S. (2002) Bhutan. (2nd ed.) Melbourne: Lonely Planet.