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Eastern Rukum
पूर्वी रूकुम
Eastern Rukum पूर्वी रूकुम
Eastern Rukum (पूर्वी रूकुम) is one of Nepal's 77 districts, in Lumbini Province. Its headquarters is Rukumkot. It covers 1,161 km² and is home to 56,786 people — 49 per km², making it the 66th most densely populated district in the country. It borders Baglung, Dolpa, Myagdi, Rolpa and Western Rukum.
Eastern Rukum district at a glance
| Nepali name | पूर्वी रूकुम |
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| Province | Lumbini (लुम्बिनी), capital Deukhuri |
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| Headquarters | Rukumkot |
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| Area | 1,161 km² — 65th largest of 77 |
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| Population | 56,786 — 72nd of 77 |
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| Density | 49 per km² — 66th of 77 |
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- Area
- 1,161 km²
- Population
- 56,786
- Density
- 49/km²
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