Jongkhar | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Jongkhar Location in Bhutan | |
| Coordinates: 26°49′00″N 91°34′00″E / 26.81667°N 91.56667°E | |
| Country | Bhutan |
| District | Samdrup Jongkhar District |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 9,325 |
Jongkhar is a small town in southern Bhutan near the border with India, specifically in the Samdrup Jongkhar District. It is situated at an elevation ranging from 200 meters to 3,500 meters, making it the largest urban center in eastern Bhutan. The town is approximately 98.3 kilometers from Guwahati, Assam, and serves as a key gateway for both commerce and travel between Bhutan and India.[1][2]
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- ^ "Samdrup Jongkhar". Keys to Bhutan. Retrieved 14 August 2024.