Salyan, Nepal
| Salyān सल्यान खलङ्गा Salyān Khalangā | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
  Salyān Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 28°22′31″N 82°9′42″E / 28.37528°N 82.16167°ECoordinates: 28°22′31″N 82°9′42″E / 28.37528°N 82.16167°E | |
| Country |
 Nepal |
| Development Region | Mid-Western |
| Zone | Rapti Zone |
| District | Salyan District |
| Elevation | 1,530 m (5,020 ft) |
| Postal code | 22200 |
| Area code(s) | 088 |
Salyan or Salyan Khalanga is the headquarters of Salyan District in the mid-west 'hills' of Nepal. It is located at 28°22'31N 82°9'42E at 1530 metres elevation (5020 feet).[1]
Rapti Highway from Tulsipur follows the Sarda River 3 km. (1.9 miles) east of the town at 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) elevation. As of 2010 it was being extended north to Musikot, Rukum District A spur road from this highway climbs up to Salyan Khalanga and the town has bus connections to Tulsipur, Ghorahi and Mahendra Highway.
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