Kathmandu, Capital city in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
The city extends across the Kathmandu Valley at 1400 meters elevation, near the convergence of Baghmati and Vishnumati rivers in central Nepal.
Raja Gunakamadeva established the settlement in 723 AD, originally named Manju-Patan before receiving its current name from the Kasthamandap temple construction in 1596.
The population of 845,767 inhabitants maintains 133 annual festivals, combining Hindu and Buddhist traditions through temples, stupas, and religious ceremonies.
Tribhuvan International Airport connects Kathmandu with global destinations, while the city divides into 32 administrative wards managed by the Municipal Corporation.
The Kasthamandap temple, which gave the city its name, was constructed from wood obtained from a single tree according to historical records.
Location: Kathmandu District
Inception: 723
Elevation above the sea: 1,300 m
Website: https://kathmandu.gov.np/
Website: https://kathmandu.gov.np
GPS coordinates: 27.71000,85.32000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43
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