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[2] [3] In terms of area, Pokhara is the largest metropolitan city covering a subtotal of 464.28 km 2 [4] while Lalitpur is the smallest, with an area of 36.12 km 2. Ghorahi is the largest sub-metropolitan city with an area of 522.21 km 2 where as Dhangadhi is the largest sub-metropolitan city by a population of 204,788.
Biratnagar (Nepali: विराटनगर) is a metropolitan city in Nepal, which serves as the capital of Koshi Province. [8] [9] [10] With a Metropolitan Urban Agglomeration population of 244,750 as per the 2021 census, [11] it is the largest city and fastest growing city in the province and also the headquarters of Morang district. [12]
As defined by Part 17 of the Constitution of Nepal, the municipalities are governed by a Municipal Executive headed by a mayor.The Municipal Executive consists of the deputy mayor, ward chairpersons elected from each ward in the municipality, and five women members elected by the Municipal Assembly among themselves and three members from the Dalit or other minority communities. [3]
In 2017, Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolitan City became Nepal's largest metropolitan city by area, occupying 464.24 km 2 (179.24 sq mi)—which means the city is nine times larger than Kathmandu, 18 times larger than Lalitpur and 2.5 times larger than Bharatpur. [4] Pokhara is known to be a popular tourist destination for visitors from all over the ...
Metropolitan cities in Nepal — a government designated & defined subcategory of cities in Nepal The main article for this category is List of cities in Nepal . For multi-city metropolitan regions, see Category: Metropolitan areas of Nepal .
Along with other major criteria as mentioned in Local Governance Act 2017 of Nepal, the number of population to be considered as the municipality: the minimum population in mounta
The Mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government in Nepal. There are in total 293 mayors in Nepal (6 metropolitan cities, 11 sub-metropolitan cities, and 276 municipalities). [1] [2] Mayors are very powerful in the municipal government. [3] They are the head of the local government of Nepal .
Metropolitan city [3] Janakpur: Madhesh Province: Sub-metropolitan city [4] Hetauda: Bagmati Province: Sub-metropolitan city [5] Pokhara: Gandaki Province: Metropolitan city [6] Deukhuri: Lumbini Province: Planned city [7] Birendranagar: Karnali Province: Municipality [8] Godawari: Sudurpashchim Province: Municipality [9]