Sarpang (Gelephu) is the administrative center of Sarpang district in south-central Bhutan. The area has gained national prominence as the planned site of the Gelephu Mindfulness City.
Overview
Sarpang is the administrative headquarters of Sarpang District in southern Bhutan. The town is situated approximately 30 km west of Gelephu, the district's largest town and the site of the planned Gelephu Mindfulness City.[1]
Geography
Sarpang District lies in Bhutan's subtropical lowlands, bordering the Indian state of Assam to the south. The warm, humid climate supports the cultivation of citrus fruits, ginger, and cardamom. The district is divided into one dungkhag (Gelephu) and 12 gewogs.[1]
Administration
The Sarpang Dzongkhag Administration oversees government services for the district, which has historically served as an important gateway between Bhutan's interior highlands and the Indian plains.[1]
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