Categories in Butwal
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Butwal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 694 |
| Shopping | 646 |
| Electronics stores | 448 |
| Clothing stores | 416 |
| Education | 276 |
| Hardware store | 241 |
| Hotels and motels | 229 |
| Travel and transportation | 203 |
| Apartments | 200 |
| Corporate management | 193 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 187 |
| Shopping other | 178 |
Butwal Facts
| Area | 63.3 km² |
| Population | 16,870 |
| Male Population | 8,549 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 8,321 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2697.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.3% |
| Median Age | 21.8 years (Male: 21.2, Female: 22.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,229 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 71 |
| Neighborhoods | Sukhanagar, Deep Nagar, Semalar, Milan Chawk, Kalika Nagar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.70055, 83.44836 |
| Postal Codes | 32902, 32907 |
Map of Butwal
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Butwal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 603 | 7,188 | 14,765 | 26,260 | 16,870 | 16,397 | 14,988 |
| Population Density | 9.5 / km² | 113.6 / km² | 233.4 / km² | 415.2 / km² | 266.7 / km² | 259.2 / km² | 237 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridButwal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butwal | +2697.7% | +134.7% | +14.3% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Butwal Median Age
Median Age: 21.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butwal | 21.8 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Butwal Population Density
Population Density: 267 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butwal | 16,870 | 63.3 km² | 267 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Butwal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1960 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [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.
Neighborhoods in Butwal
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Butwal
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Butwal
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Butwal Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,174 | $1,261 | $1,608 | $1,952 | $2,523 | $2,854 | $3,114 | $3,229 |
| Total GDP | $3.3M | $5.1M | $8.9M | $14.2M | $20.8M | $24M | $27.7M | $28.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Butwal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butwal | 5,901 tn | 0.35 tn | 93.3 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Butwal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,901 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 93.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/15 | 1:59 PM | 4.8 | 84 km | 32,409 m | 3km N of Pokhara, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/08 | 9:19 PM | 3.5 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/08 | 7:10 PM | 3.7 | 48 km | 10,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/08 | 8:41 PM | 3.3 | 75.1 km | 27,600 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/08 | 5:07 PM | 3.7 | 63 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/06 | 9:19 PM | 3.8 | 69.6 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/06 | 9:18 PM | 3.6 | 56.3 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/05 | 10:54 AM | 4.4 | 94.6 km | 10,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/04 | 8:33 PM | 4 | 76.5 km | 16,600 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/03 | 7:15 PM | 4 | 73.4 km | 32,299 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Butwal
Butwal (Nepali: बुटवल) is a sub-metropolitan city and the urban core of a rapidly growing urban agglomerate in Nepal. It lies in Western Development Region, Lumbini Zone in Rupandehi District. It acts as the administrative headquarter for Lumbini Zon..
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