Lumbini Zone
Lumbinī Anchal
लुम्बिनी अञ्चल | |
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| Country |  Nepal |
| Capital | Butwal |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Lumbini (Nepali: लुम्बिनी अञ्चल
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Districts[]
Lumbini was divided into 6 districts:
| District | Type | Headquarters | Since 2015 part of Province |
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| Arghakhanchi | Hill | Sandhikharka | Lumbini Pradesh |
| Gulmi | Hill | Tamghas | |
| Kapilvastu | Outer Terai | Taulihawa | |
| Palpa | Hill | Tansen | |
| Rupandehi | Outer Terai | Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) | |
| Nawalparasi | Outer Terai | Parasi (Ramgram) | divided into Nawalpur District (Gandaki Province) and Parasi District (Lumbini Pradesh) |
See also[]
- Development Regions of Nepal (Former)
- List of zones of Nepal (Former)
- List of districts of Nepal
References[]
- ^ Holy Sites of Buddhism, Buddha Dharma Education Association, retrieved 9 May 2012
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| Far-Western Region (Sudur Pashchimanchal) | ||
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Coordinates: 27°45′N 83°30′E / 27.750°N 83.500°E
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