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Table 1 Basic statistic and livestock population of Merak and Sakteng gewogs

From: Good fences are key to sustainable pasture management and harmonious pastoral society of Merak and Sakteng in Bhutan

Category

Merak

Sakteng

Gewog (village block) area (km2)

867.7

910.9

Households (number)

280

386

Population (inhabitants)

2,160

2,313

Tsamdro area (hectares)

16503.282833 ha

17320.1650834 ha

Livestock (number)

 Yak

2,963

4,002

 Dzo-dzom

4,553

4,179

 Cattle

4,547

1,671

 Equine

733

1,138

 Sheep

1,851

1,196

 Goat

72

98

Total livestock

14,719

12,284

  1. Source: Livestock Statistic (DoL 2016)
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