Jang Town
Jang | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 27°35′00″N 91°58′49″E / 27.58337°N 91.98020°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | Tawang district |
| Area | |
• Total | 191 km2 (74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,905 m (9,531 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,480 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (74/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 790105 |
| Area code | 03794 |
| Vehicle registration | AR |
| Census code | 264533 |
| Website | tawang |
Jang is a tourist destination, town and subdivision in Jang Valley in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh state of India. It lies on NH-13 Trans-Arunachal Highway 40 km southwest of Tawang and north of Sela Tunnel/Sela Pass. As per the 2011 Census of India, Jang has a population of 5,480. Jang Hydal Plant, near the base of Nuranang Falls (Jang Falls), is a small hydel plant which generates electricity for local use.