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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pokhara
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,979 | 17 years |
| Shopping | 1,228 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 837 | — |
| Other accommodation | 775 | 20 years |
| Clothing stores | 727 | — |
| Education | 628 | 38 years |
| Electronics stores | 591 | 12 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 532 | — |
| Travel agencies | 456 | 15 years |
| Hardware store | 414 | — |
| Cafes | 382 | — |
| Apartments | 347 | — |
Pokhara Facts
| Area | 47.6 km² |
| Population | 191,516 |
| Male Population | 94,798 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 96,718 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +592.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -30.0% |
| Median Age | 23.9 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 24.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,431 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Lake Side, Ram Ghat, Chipledhunga, Bagar, Baidam |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 28.26689, 83.96851 |
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Pokhara Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,645 | 163,235 | 273,620 | 252,795 | 191,516 | 148,193 | 105,488 |
| Population Density | 580.5 / km² | 3,427.5 / km² | 5,745.3 / km² | 5,308 / km² | 4,021.3 / km² | 3,111.7 / km² | 2,215 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPokhara Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 30% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhara | +592.8% | +17.3% | -30% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pokhara Median Age
Median Age: 23.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhara | 23.9 yrs | 24.8 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pokhara Population Density
Population Density: 4,021 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhara | 191,516 | 47.6 km² | 4,021 / 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
Pokhara Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Pokhara
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pokhara
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pokhara
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
Pokhara Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,568 | $1,773 | $1,954 | $2,217 | $2,517 | $3,155 | $3,842 | $4,431 |
| Total GDP | $35.7M | $45.2M | $54.7M | $67.5M | $75.6M | $86.2M | $98.3M | $112.2M |
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
Pokhara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhara | 69,013 tn | 0.36 tn | 1,449.1 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
Pokhara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 69,013 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,449.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8.1) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17/19 | 8:23 AM | 4.7 | 81 km | 10,000 m | 37km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:07 AM | 4.8 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | 45km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/16 | 11:27 PM | 4.1 | 63.4 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/16 | 8:52 AM | 4.5 | 63 km | 15,990 m | 26km SE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/16 | 5:15 AM | 4.4 | 96.8 km | 10,000 m | 41km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/16 | 6:10 PM | 5.1 | 78.9 km | 16,720 m | 40km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/15 | 12:24 PM | 4.6 | 78.6 km | 8,189 m | 39km E of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 4:58 AM | 4.2 | 99.6 km | 34,700 m | 44km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/15 | 10:30 PM | 4.2 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | 43km E of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 7:37 PM | 4.4 | 73.2 km | 10,320 m | 34km ESE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pokhara
Located 200 km west of the capital Kathmandu Pokhara (Nepali: पोखरा) is the second largest city of Nepal as well as the headquarters of Kaski District, Gandaki Zone and the Western Development Region. Despite being a comparatively smaller valley than..
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