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Pātan

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Previously

  1. 2016 Patan Earthquake

    Magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 4 km south‑southwest of Patan on 9 April 2016 at a depth of 10.2 km.

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People associated with this place

  • Pawan Sharma

    Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal; research focus on suicide prevention and biological psychiatry.

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Local business and employers

  • Clean Air Nepal

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Pātan. Air purifier retailer based in Lalitpur, Nepal, official Blueair distributor.

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  • Himalmedia

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Pātan. Nepali newspaper and magazine publisher.

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01 · Visit

Visiting Pātan

What Defines the Landscape and Climate of Pātan?

Pātan is a city located in Nepal. Positioned within Bagmati Province, the settlement operates under the Asia/Kathmandu timezone.

How does the geography shape the area? The coordinates for the municipality are recorded at latitude 27.67658 and longitude 85.31417. Within this municipal expanse, the population reaches a total of 299283 residents.

What linguistic environment characterizes the landscape? Communication across the locale occurs primarily in Nepali and English. Official transactions and daily commerce utilize the currency designated as NPR.

02 · Questions

Questions about Pātan

Questions about Pātan

Pātan is a city located in Bagmati Province, Nepal. It has a population of 299283.

Landscape and Climate

  • The city's latitude is 27.67658 and its longitude is 85.31417.
  • Pātan uses the Asia/Kathmandu timezone.

The official languages of Pātan are Nepali and English, denoted as "ne" and "en" respectively. The local currency is the Nepalese Rupee, abbreviated as NPR.

For more information, refer to GeoNames record for Pātan.
03 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Pātan

Pātan is a city in Nepal’s Bagmati Province.

It lies at latitude 27.67658 and longitude 85.31417 and is home to 299,283 residents.

How does the surrounding landscape shape artistic expression in Pātan?

The city’s position amid the rolling hills and river valleys of central Nepal provides a visual backdrop that inspires local painters, photographers, and textile designers. Seasonal shifts—from the lush monsoon months to the clearer winter skies—offer a palette of light and colour that artists translate into murals, woven patterns, and seasonal exhibitions. The proximity to natural pathways encourages outdoor performances, where folk music and dance echo against the terrain, reinforcing a dialogue between environment and culture.

What venues and events bring Pātan’s arts to the public?

Community halls and public squares serve as hubs for exhibitions, workshops, and live performances, often organized in Nepali and English to reflect the city’s linguistic profile. Annual festivals celebrate traditional crafts, while pop‑up galleries in market districts allow emerging creators to display work to residents and visitors alike. These spaces foster collaboration between artisans, musicians, and theater groups, sustaining a vibrant cultural ecosystem.

For geographic reference, see the GeoNames record for Pātan.

04 · Overview

Pātan, in brief

Pātan is a city in Nepal. It lies in Bagmati Province at latitude 27.67658 and longitude 85.31417.

Where is Pātan located within Nepal?

Pātan is situated in the central part of the country, within the administrative boundaries of Bagmati Province. Its coordinates place it amid the hilly terrain that characterises much of central Nepal, linking the city to neighboring settlements that share similar topography.

What is the population of Pātan?

The city is home to 299,283 residents, making it a notable population centre within its province and supporting a range of residential, commercial, and public services.

Which languages are spoken and what currency is used?

Daily life in Pātan is conducted in Nepali (ne) and English (en), reflecting the national linguistic tradition and broader communication needs. Financial transactions are carried out in Nepalese rupees (NPR), the official currency of the country.

What time standard does Pātan follow?

Pātan observes the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, aligning its daily schedule with the national standard time used throughout Nepal.

How does the surrounding landscape influence the city?

The hilly landscape surrounding Pātan creates a pattern of valleys and slopes that shape settlement distribution, agricultural practices, and transport routes. These physical features provide a scenic backdrop and affect how the city expands and connects with its region.

What climate patterns affect Pātan?

The city experiences a monsoon‑influenced climate typical of central Nepal, with a pronounced wet season that delivers most of the annual precipitation, followed by a drier, cooler period. Seasonal temperature shifts are moderated by the city’s mid‑latitude position.

For additional geographic details, see the GeoNames record for Pātan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pātan

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01 · Q&A

Where is Pātan located and what are its coordinates?

Pātan is situated in Nepal at geographic coordinates 27.6766, 85.3142 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Pātan?

Pātan has a recorded population of approximately 299,283 and observes the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (NPR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Pātan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Pātan include ne, en, and the circulating currency is NPR.

04 · Q&A

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