Dhaulagiri Zone
Former Administrative Zone of Nepal
Dhaulagiri was one of the fourteen zones which Nepal was divided into for administrative purposes, prior to the September 10, 2015 adoption of a new Constitution, which divided the nation instead into 7 provinces. It is in the Western Development Region of Nepal. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Dhaulagiri Zone | 8,226.7 km² |
| Population | 456,830 |
| Male Population | 201,179 (44%) |
| Female Population | 255,650 (56%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -65.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -53.5% |
| Median Age | 21.4 years |
| Male Median Age | 18.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 23.5 years |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
Map of Dhaulagiri Zone
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,317,066 | 1,411,515 | 982,710 | 456,830 |
| Population Density | 160.1 / km² | 171.6 / km² | 119.5 / km² | 55.5 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 53.5% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaulagiri Zone | -65.3% | -67.6% | -53.5% |
| Nepal | +115% | +52% | +20.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 21.4 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaulagiri Zone | 21.4 years | 18.8 years | 23.5 years |
| Nepal | 21.5 years | 20.4 years | 22.6 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Dhaulagiri Zone Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 24,068 | 22,811 | 46,879 |
| 5-9 | 27,464 | 26,780 | 54,245 |
| 10-14 | 30,638 | 31,153 | 61,792 |
| 15-19 | 24,371 | 29,368 | 53,740 |
| 20-24 | 13,066 | 25,119 | 38,185 |
| 25-29 | 10,208 | 20,979 | 31,187 |
| 30-34 | 8,847 | 16,592 | 25,440 |
| 35-39 | 8,829 | 15,478 | 24,308 |
| 40-44 | 8,875 | 13,611 | 22,487 |
| 45-49 | 8,665 | 12,332 | 20,997 |
| 50-54 | 9,092 | 11,142 | 20,234 |
| 55-59 | 8,399 | 9,463 | 17,863 |
| 60-64 | 7,590 | 9,257 | 16,847 |
| 65-69 | 6,217 | 6,686 | 12,904 |
| 70-74 | 4,847 | 4,881 | 9,729 |
| 75-79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Population Density
Population Density: 55.5 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaulagiri Zone | 456,830 | 8,226.7 km² | 55.5 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.6 million | 147,655.4 km² | 193.4 / km² |
Historical Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2015| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 91,905 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 95,829 | 0.4% | 392 |
| 200 | 99,917 | 0.4% | 408 |
| 300 | 104,151 | 0.4% | 423 |
| 400 | 108,638 | 0.4% | 448 |
| 500 | 113,315 | 0.4% | 467 |
| 600 | 118,204 | 0.4% | 488 |
| 700 | 123,253 | 0.4% | 504 |
| 800 | 128,517 | 0.4% | 526 |
| 900 | 133,121 | 0.4% | 460 |
| 1000 | 137,701 | 0.3% | 458 |
| 1100 | 147,001 | 0.7% | 930 |
| 1200 | 156,205 | 0.6% | 920 |
| 1300 | 165,326 | 0.6% | 912 |
| 1400 | 174,480 | 0.5% | 915 |
| 1500 | 183,701 | 0.5% | 922 |
| 1600 | 229,588 | 2.3% | 4,588 |
| 1700 | 275,463 | 1.8% | 4,587 |
| 1800 | 334,470 | 2% | 5,900 |
| 1900 | 465,332 | 3.4% | 13,086 |
| 1910 | 495,290 | 6.4% | 29,958 |
| 1920 | 550,013 | 11% | 54,723 |
| 1930 | 599,351 | 9% | 49,338 |
| 1940 | 653,173 | 9% | 53,822 |
| 1950 | 711,863 | 9% | 58,690 |
| 1960 | 848,220 | 19.2% | 136,357 |
| 1970 | 1,042,226 | 22.9% | 194,006 |
| 1990 | 1,411,515 | 16.4% | 184,644 |
| 2000 | 982,710 | -30.4% | -428,805 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Dhaulagiri Zone
Districts in Dhaulagiri Zone
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baglung District | 1,835.8 km² | 243,563 | 343.6 / mi² |
| Mustang District | 3,564.1 km² | 11,900 | 8.65 / mi² |
| Myagdi District | 2,285.1 km² | 98,919 | 112.1 / mi² |
| Parbat District | 541.7 km² | 102,449 | 489.9 / mi² |
Other Zones in Nepal
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Zone | 9,418.4 km² | 4.9 million | 1,350 / mi² |
| Bheri Zone | 10,072.4 km² | 1.6 million | 414.1 / mi² |
| Gandaki Zone | 12,324 km² | 1.4 million | 297.8 / mi² |
| Janakpur Zone | 9,648 km² | 2.8 million | 747.8 / mi² |
| Karnali Zone | 21,378.5 km² | 327,909 | 39.7 / mi² |
| Kosi Zone | 9,584.9 km² | 3.1 million | 826.2 / mi² |
| Lumbini Zone | 8,919.1 km² | 2.8 million | 824.2 / mi² |
| Mahakali Zone | 6,948.3 km² | 1.3 million | 471.1 / mi² |
| Mechi Zone | 8,163.4 km² | 1.4 million | 436.8 / mi² |
| Narayani Zone | 8,400.6 km² | 3.3 million | 1,025 / mi² |
| Rapti Zone | 11,039.3 km² | 1.4 million | 331.9 / mi² |
| Sagarmatha Zone | 10,737.7 km² | 2.1 million | 504.7 / mi² |
| Seti Zone | 12,795 km² | 1.7 million | 334.4 / mi² |
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