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Thimphu, estimated population 45,000 (1997), is the capital of Bhutan. The city is located on the Wang Chu (Chu River). The Tashichoedzong, a fortress monastery built in the 13th century, has been the seat of Bhutan's government since 1952.
Tango and Cheri monasteries are located near the city. districts of Bhutan