Achham District

Achham (Nepali: अछाम जिल्ला pronounced [ʌt͡sʰam] ) is a district located in Sudurpashchim province of Nepal. It is one of the nine districts of the province. The district, with Mangalsen as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,692 km2 and has a population (2011) of 257,477.

Achham
अछाम
District
Location of Achham District
Coordinates: 29°6′40.95″N 81°17′55.78″E
CountryNepal
ProvinceSudurpashchim Province
Established13 April 1961
(Nepali date: Baishakh 1, 2018)
Admin HQ.Mangalsen
Municipality
List
  • Urban
Government
  TypeCoordination committee
  BodyDCC, Achham
Area
  Total1,692 km2 (653 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total257,477
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:45 (NPT)
WebsiteOfficial website
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