Karnali Zone
Former Administrative Zone of Nepal
Karnali Zone was one of the fourteen zones located in the Mid-Western Development Region of Nepal. The headquarters of Karnali Zone was Jumla.
Karnali Zone was one of the poorest and most remote regions of Nepal, not very accessible by road yet. There are airfields in all districts except Kalikot which is connected seasonally by roadways to Jumla Airport. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Karnali Zone | 21,378.5 km² |
| Population | 327,909 |
| Male Population | 163,823 (50%) |
| Female Population | 164,086 (50%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -90.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -64.7% |
| Median Age | 18.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 18.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 18.4 years |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
Map of Karnali Zone
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,317,627 | 2,069,084 | 928,594 | 327,909 |
| Population Density | 155.2 / km² | 96.8 / km² | 43.4 / km² | 15.3 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 64.7% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnali Zone | -90.1% | -84.2% | -64.7% |
| Nepal | +115% | +52% | +20.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 18.3 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnali Zone | 18.3 years | 18.2 years | 18.4 years |
| Nepal | 21.5 years | 20.4 years | 22.6 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Karnali Zone Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 25,019 | 24,417 | 49,437 |
| 5-9 | 24,408 | 24,394 | 48,803 |
| 10-14 | 22,236 | 21,876 | 44,112 |
| 15-19 | 16,098 | 16,762 | 32,861 |
| 20-24 | 12,863 | 14,794 | 27,657 |
| 25-29 | 11,236 | 11,614 | 22,850 |
| 30-34 | 9,023 | 9,526 | 18,549 |
| 35-39 | 9,041 | 8,859 | 17,900 |
| 40-44 | 7,465 | 7,185 | 14,651 |
| 45-49 | 7,037 | 6,179 | 13,217 |
| 50-54 | 5,590 | 4,956 | 10,546 |
| 55-59 | 4,946 | 3,999 | 8,946 |
| 60-64 | 4,811 | 5,605 | 10,417 |
| 65-69 | 2,574 | 2,644 | 5,219 |
| 70-74 | 1,477 | 1,275 | 2,752 |
| 75-79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Population Density
Population Density: 15.3 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnali Zone | 327,909 | 21,378.5 km² | 15.3 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.6 million | 147,655.4 km² | 193.4 / km² |
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Karnali Zone
Districts in Karnali Zone
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolpa District | 7,944.6 km² | 37,341 | 12.2 / mi² |
| Humla District | 6,007.3 km² | 51,454 | 22.2 / mi² |
| Jumla District | 2,553.8 km² | 109,448 | 111.0 / mi² |
| Kalikot District | 1,639.7 km² | 70,103 | 110.7 / mi² |
| Mugu District | 3,233 km² | 59,564 | 47.7 / 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 |
| Dhaulagiri Zone | 8,226.7 km² | 456,830 | 143.8 / mi² |
| Gandaki Zone | 12,324 km² | 1.4 million | 297.8 / mi² |
| Janakpur Zone | 9,648 km² | 2.8 million | 747.8 / 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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