Paro, Bhutan

Paro
Aerial view of Paro
Aerial view of Paro
Paro is located in Bhutan
Paro
Paro
Location in Bhutan
Coordinates: 27°26′N 89°25′E / 27.433°N 89.417°E / 27.433; 89.417
Country Bhutan
DistrictParo District
GewogWangchang Gewog
ThromdeParo
Elevation2,200 m (7,200 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total11,448
Time zoneUTC+6 (BTT)
Area code+975-8
ClimateCwb

Paro (Dzongkha: སྤ་རོ་) is a town and seat of Paro District, in the Paro Valley of Bhutan.[1] It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area. It is also home to Paro International Airport, Bhutan's sole international airport. Paro International Airport is served by Drukair.