Madhesh, Nepal · Asia
195,438
Population
Asia
Continent
Kathmandu
Timezone
NP
Country Code
Janakpur or Janakpurdham (Maithili: जनकपुर), is the capital city of Madhesh Province in Nepal. This sub-metropolitan city is a central hub for the Maithili language, as well as for religious and cultural tourism in Nepal. The city was founded in the early 18th century but was retrospectively designated as the location of the capital of the Videha kingdom and the birthplace of Hindu deity Sita, although there is no archaeological evidence to support this. Janakpur is located about 225 km (140 mi...
Coordinates
26.7288°, 85.9263°
Region/State
Madhesh
District
Dhanusa
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Country
Nepal
Region
Madhesh
Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu
Population
195,438
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