Damak Municipality
Damak (Nepali: दमक) is one of the oldest municipalities in Jhapa District in Province No. 1 of Nepal. It is between the Ratuwa River in the east and the Maawa River in the west. It is the largest city in Jhapa District as well as Mechi Zone.
Damak City
दमक सहर | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| Nickname(s): DMK City | |
| Motto(s): "Green City, Prosperous Damak"
"हरित नगर समृद दमक"  | |
  Damak City Location in Province No. 1  Damak City Damak City (Nepal) | |
| Coordinates: 26.63°N 87.70°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Development Region | Eastern |
| Province | Province No. 1 |
| Zone | Mechi Zone |
| District | Jhapa District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mr. Romnath Oli (NCP) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Mrs. Gita Adhikari (NCP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 75.74 km2 (29.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 75,743 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code | 57217 |
| Area code(s) | 023 |
| Website | damakmun.gov.np |
Education
According to the 2001 Nepal census, literacy rate of the city is 88%.[1]
School Data
- Primary – 1038
- Lower Secondary – 700
- Secondary – 1408
- Technical School Under CTEVT – 490
- Higher Secondary – 1500
- Affiliated Campus – 9
References
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