Yangthang

Yangthang is a census village in West Sikkim district, Sikkim, India.^[3] As per the 2011 Census of India, Yangthang has a total population of 2,931 people including 1,506 males and 1,425 females.^[4]

Yangthang
Village
Yangthang Location in Sikkim, India Show map of Sikkim Yangthang Yangthang (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 27.2836°N 88.2388°E / 27.2836; 88.2388
Country	India
State	Sikkim
District	Gyalshing
Subdivision	Gyalshing
Government
• MLA of Yangthang	Bhim Hang Limboo[1] (Sikkim Krantikari Morcha)
Area
• Total	525.68 ha (1,299.0 acres)
Elevation	3,680 m (12,070 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,931
• Density	557.6/km2 (1,444/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	737111[2]
Telephone code	03595
Vehicle registration	SK-02

Yangthang is an attraction of tourism.^[5] Buddhist Lamas are primary community of Yangthang.^[6][7][8]