Nepal Administrative Boundaries at Levels 0-3, Version 02

Version 02 of the Nepal administrative boundaries dataset, structured into three levels. It contains 7 Admin 1, 77 Admin 2, and 775 Admin 3 units. The dataset was quality assured and published by OCHA Field Information Services (FIS) and HDX, with boundaries created on 01 January 2024 and last reviewed on 30 October 2025.

Use Cases

• Map creation and spatial analysis based on the hierarchical administrative boundaries.
• Data aggregation and reporting based on the defined Admin 1, 2, and 3 units.
• Integration with other humanitarian datasets based on the standardized administrative codes (COD-AB).

Strengths

• Hierarchical structure with three clearly defined administrative levels.
• Contains 7, 77, and 775 units for Admin 1, 2, and 3 respectively, providing granular detail.
• Explicitly reviewed for accuracy and completeness on 30 October 2025.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

OCHA Field Information Services Section (FISS)

Collection Method

Boundaries created by the source, quality assured and published by OCHA FIS and HDX.

Time Range

Boundaries created 01 January 2024.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-10 09:05:01.637794; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Nepal