Duksum
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  Duksum Location in Bhutan | |
| Coordinates: 27°25′12″N 91°35′24″E / 27.42000°N 91.59000°E / 27.42000; 91.59000 | |
| Country |  Bhutan |
| District | Trashiyangtse District |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 283 |
Duksum, also known in the past as Doksum, Dogsum or Dosum[1] is a village in north-eastern Bhutan. It is located in Khamdang GewoginTrashiyangtse District. By road it is 21 km. from Trashigang town and only 2 km. from the well known religious site of Gomphu Kora.[2] Duksum was famous for its ancient Chazam (iron suspension bridge), which was, however, dismantled in 2004 for restoration.[3] Originally built by lama Thang Tong Gyalpo, it was rebuilt after 2004 at Tamchog Lhakhang near Paro.[4] The township of Duksum was mainly a trading post for nearby, off-the-road settlements. Its importance declined with the extension of rural roads and especially because of a heavy rockfall of 2004 which destroyed many shops, restaurants and houses.[5]
At the 2005 census, its population was 283.[6] The post code of Duksum post office is 46002.[7]
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