Western Development Region, Nepal Explained

Western Development Region
Native Name:Pashchimānchal Bikās Kshetra
Mapsize:450px
Type:Former region
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Nepal
Subdivision Type1:Region
Seat Type:Headquarter
Seat:Pokhara, Kaski District, Gandaki Zone
Area Total Km2:29,398
Population Total:4,926,765
Population As Of:2011 Census
Population Density Km2:167.59
Timezone1:NPT
Utc Offset1:+5:45

The Western Development Region (Nepali: पश्चिमाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र, Pashchimānchal Bikās Kshetra) was one of Nepal's five development regions. It was located in the west-central part of the country, with its headquarters located in Pokhara. This Development Region was divided into three parts, from south to north in order of increasing altitude: Terai, Hilly and Himalayan. Mustang, Damodar, Peri, Thaple, Ganesh are among the major ranges of the Himalayas.

It comprised three zones:

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