Rural Population

Samtse is the top region by rural population in Bhutan. As of 2012, rural population in Samtse was 49,961 persons that accounts for 11.38% of Bhutan's rural population. The top 5 regions (others are Trashigang, Chhukha, Paro, and Monggar) account for 44.84% of it. Bhutan's total rural population was estimated at 438,871 persons in 2012.