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People and Society of Bhutan
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Bhutan.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Bhutanese (singular and plural)
- Ethnic Groups
- Bhote 50%, ethnic Nepalese 35% (includes Lhotsampas - one of several Nepalese ethnic groups), indigenous or migrant tribes 15%
- Population
- 787,424
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- THIMPHU (capital) 99,000
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Medical facilities in the populated areas in Bhutan such as Thimphu and Paro are available but may be limited or unavailable in rural areas. U.S. citizens in need of urgent medical care should try to get to the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in the capital city, Thimphu. For emergency services in Thimphu, dial 113 for police or 112 for an ambulance. Medical services may not meet Western standards, and some medicines are in short supply.