Lalitpur, Nepal
Lalitpur Metropolitan City (Sanskrit: पाटन Pāṭana, Nepal bhasa : 𑐫𑐮 Yela) is a metropolitan city and fourth most populous city of Nepal with 299,843 inhabitants living in 49,044 households per the 2021 census. It is located in the south-central part of Kathmandu Valley, a large valley in the high plateaus in central Nepal, at an altitude of 1,400 metres (4,600 feet).
Lalitpur Metropolitan City
यल Manigal, Patan, Yala | |
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Metropolitan City | |
| ललितपुर महानगरपालिका | |
Bird's eye view of the Patan Durbar Square. It has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Lalitpur Skyline with Jugal Himal in background | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: City of Fine Arts | |
Lalitpur Metropolitan City Location in Nepal Lalitpur Metropolitan City Lalitpur Metropolitan City (Nepal) Lalitpur Metropolitan City Lalitpur Metropolitan City (Kathmandu Valley) | |
| Coordinates: 27°40′N 85°19′E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati |
| District | Lalitpur |
| Incorporated | 1918 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chiri Babu Maharjan (NC) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Manjali Shakya Bajracharya ([CPN-UML]) |
| • Executive officer | Ganesh Aryal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.4 km2 (14.4 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 299,283 |
| • Rank | 4th |
| • Density | 8,002/km2 (20,730/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal Code | 44700 |
| Area code | 01 |
| Website | www |
Lalitpur is also known as Manigal. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts. It has a multi-ethnic population with a Hindu and Buddhist majority. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Tourism is an important part of the city's economy and it is renowned for its festivals and feasts, ancient art, and the making of metallic, wood and stone statues. Lalitpur is also home to Patan Durbar Square, which has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.