Lhuntse
Lhuentse,[1] also Lhuntse or Lhuntshi,[2] is a town and headquarter of eponymous Lhuentse District in northeastern Bhutan. It is about 70 km from Mongar, 145 km from Trashigang and 452 km from the national capital Thimpu. Nearest airport is Yongphulla Airport 130 km away.
Lhuentse | |
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  Lhuentse Location in Bhutan | |
| Coordinates: 27°39′N 91°9′E | |
| Country |  Bhutan |
| District | Lhuentse District |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BTT) |
| Climate | Cwb |
| Website | Official website |
Development plans
It is also the site of proposed joint "India-Bhutan Lhuntse Advanced Landing Ground" (AGL) capable of handling large transport aircraft and fighter jets.
Tourism
It is the location of the Lhuentse Dzong, Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary in Trashiyangtse district is just to the northeast, and Tawang in India lies to the east.
Administration
The postal code for Lhuentse is 45001.[3]
References
- "Lhuentse district information". Archived from the original on 2009-02-21. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
- "NGA GeoName Database". National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 2008-06-08. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
- "Bhutan Post post codes list" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-26. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
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