Syaulibang is a

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and Village Development Committee in Pyuthan, a ''Middle Hills'' district of

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, western

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Etymology

In Khamkura ''Syauli'' means

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. ''Bang'' means a high field or

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, usually above 2,000 meters where snow can fall, suggesting a climate with enough winter cold for cultivating apples, so 'Apple Orchard' is a reasonable translation of this place name.

Geography and Climate

Syaulibang is Pyuthan district's northernmost VDC, bordering Gaam VDC in Rolpa to the northwest and

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's Bowang and

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VDCs to the northeast. Syaulibang is also Pyuthan's highest VDC, ranging from about up to a

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at the meeting point of Syaulibang, Gaam and Bowang VDCs on the ''lekh'' that is the Rapti- Gandaki divide. Syaulibang's climate is mostly

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below and

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up to with a small

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zone above.

Villages in this VDC

References

External links

UN map of VDC boundaries, water features and roads in Pyuthan District
{{Pyuthan District Populated places in Pyuthan District