Nganglam Nganglam pas | |
|---|---|
  Nganglam Location in Bhutan | |
| Coordinates: 26°50′15″N91°15′0″E / 26.83750°N 91.25000°E | |
| Country |  Bhutan |
| District | Pema Gatshel District |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 2,418 |
Nganglam or Nanglam [1] is a town in south-eastern Bhutan. It is located in Pema Gatshel District.
Population 1,018 (2005 census). [2] The postal code of Nganglam Post Office is 44102. [3]
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