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Geyzing District

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Gyalshing is a second-order administrative division in Sikkim, India with 136,435 inhabitants, at 942 m elevation. The national capital New Delhi is about 1095 km to the west. The nearest airport is Darjeeling, 33 km away.

Also known as: West Sikkim · West District

Overview

Gyalshing district is district of Sikkim, India.

It is located in Sikkim, India.

The population is about 136,435 (2011).

It covers about 1,166 square kilometre.

Also known as: NE पश्चिम जिल्ला

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Basic Data

  • Country India
  • Located in Sikkim
  • Area 1,166 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    27° 20' 0" N, 88° 15' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 942 m
  • Timezone Asia/Kolkata
  • Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 136,435
  • Pop. Density 415 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Rupee (INR)
  • Phone Prefix +91

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Subdivisions

  • Dentam
    third-order administrative division Pop: 27,488
  • Gyalshing
    third-order administrative division Pop: 25,140
  • Yuksom
    third-order administrative division Pop: 19,047

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Mountains & Terrain in Geyzing District

Alternate Names

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West Sikkim
West District

Weather in Geyzing District

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Geyzing District, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 16.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 325 W/m2.

Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
2.67 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 16.0 1.0 139 86 1,017.3 - / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
6h 14.4 0.3 208 96 1,014.4 5.54 / 5.54 51 284.8 n/a
12h 13.1 1.3 294 94 1,016.5 0.00 / 2.21 50 0.1 n/a
18h 13.0 0.5 298 93 1,015.6 0.00 / 1.13 60 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 16.4 1.8 158 88 1,014.6 1.54 / 2.67 67 325.2 n/a
30h 14.2 0.8 154 98 1,012.7 4.52 / 7.19 77 339.5 n/a
36h 13.4 0.8 282 94 1,014.7 0.00 / 4.04 91 0.0 n/a
42h 12.7 1.0 318 91 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.75 49 0.0 n/a
Thursday 16.8 2.2 158 87 1,013.4 3.38 / 4.13 49 443.4 n/a
54h 14.4 0.5 156 99 1,012.2 1.71 / 5.83 71 355.3 n/a
60h 12.6 0.9 267 94 1,014.9 0.00 / 2.17 42 0.0 n/a
66h 12.0 1.1 313 90 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.23 29 0.0 n/a
Friday 17.3 2.6 145 84 1,014.5 2.19 / 2.42 40 505.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Geyzing District?
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 16.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 325 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Geyzing District today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Geyzing District?
Local time is 22:02. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Geyzing District?
Geyzing District is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Geyzing District?
Population about 136,435.
What is the elevation of Geyzing District?
DEM 942 m.
Where is Geyzing District located?
It is at 27.33333, 88.25000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Geyzing District in?
It is in India.

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Last updated 2023-12-14
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