Jang | |
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Coordinates: 27°35′00″N 91°58′49″E / 27.58337°N 91.98020°E | |
Country | India |
State | Arunachal Pradesh |
District | Tawang district |
Area | |
• Total | 191 km2 (74 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,905 m (9,531 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,480 |
• Density | 29/km2 (74/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 790105 |
Area code | 03794[1] |
Vehicle registration | AR |
Census code | 264533 |
Website | tawang |
Jang is a tourist destination, town and subdivision in Jang Valley in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh state of India. It lies on NH-13 Trans-Arunachal Highway 40 km southwest of Tawang and north of Sela Tunnel/Sela Pass. As per the 2011 Census of India, Jang has a population of 5,480.[2] Jang Hydal Plant, near the base of Nuranang Falls (Jang Falls), is a small hydel plant which generates electricity for local use.[3][4]