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Bhutan is divided into 20 districts (dzongkhag, singular and plural):

Bumthang
Chukha (old spelling Chhukha)
Dagana
Gasa
Haa
Lhuntse (old spelling Lhuntshi)
Mongar
Paro
Pemagatshel (old spelling Pemagatsel)
Punakha
Samdrup Jongkhar
Samtse (old spelling Samchi)
Sarpang
ThimphuThimphu estimated population 45,000 ( 1997), is the capital of Bhutan. The city is located on the Wang Chu ( Chu River). The Tashichoedzong, a fortress monastery built in the 13th century, has been the seat of Bhutan's government since 1952. Tango and Che
TrashigangTrashigang also spelled Tashigang is Bhutan's easternmost district. See also districts of Bhutan Bhutan. (old spelling Tashigang)
TrashiyangsteTrashiyangste is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. See also districts of Bhutan Bhutan.
TrongsaTrongsa previously Tongsa is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. See also districts of Bhutan Bhutan. (old spelling Tongsa)
TsirangTsirang previously Chirang is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. See also districts of Bhutan Bhutan. (old spelling Chirang)
Wangdue PhodrangWangdue Phodrang (previously spelled Wangdi Phodrang is a dzongkhag (i. district), of central Bhutan. This is also the name of the dzong which dominates the district and of the small market town immediately adjacent to the dzong. The name is said to have (old spelling Wangdi Phodrang)
ZhemgangZhemgang previously Shemgang is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. See also districts of Bhutan Bhutan. (old spelling Shemgang)

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