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Bāndarban, Bangladesh

Chittagong · Bangladesh

Bāndarban is a large city in Chittagong, Bangladesh with a population of 495,272. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

495,272 Population 1,680/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
124.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dhaka Timezone

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About Bāndarban

Bāndarban

Bandarban is a small town in Chittagong Division, Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Bandarban District. It is located on the Sangu River.

People

Population495,272
Density1,680/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain124.7 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population495,272
Population Density1,680 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates22.1953°, 92.2195°
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Country🇧🇩 Bangladesh
State / ProvinceChittagong
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation124.7 inches (3,166 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bāndarban

Bāndarban is a large city in Bangladesh (Chittagong) with a population of 495,272. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dhaka.

Climate in Bāndarban

Bāndarban has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3898 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.9°C / 62°F 8.6° / 27° 15.5
Feb 19.5°C / 67°F 9.2° / 31.3° 17.8
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 13.9° / 36° 31.6
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 18.9° / 37.6° 79.8
May 27.5°C / 81°F 21.2° / 37.1° 348.7
Jun 26.6°C / 80°F 22.3° / 32.5° 672.5
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.3° 926.2
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 22.2° / 32.2° 808.4
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 21.9° / 32.3° 572.5
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 19.7° / 31.1° 314.3
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 14.4° / 29.5° 86.8
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 27.3° 24.1
Bāndarban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Bangladesh avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area294.9 sq mi (763.7 km²)
Population Density1,680/sq mi
Coordinates22.1953°N, 92.2195°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.7"
228% above Bangladesh avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 32.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 20, 2024.

Nov 21, 1997 42 km SW of Saiha, India M6.1 50 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 74 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 71 km
Nov 13, 2000 88 km S of Saiha, India M5.5 90 km
Sep 9, 2014 42 km SE of Saiha, India M5.4 106 km
Jul 22, 1999 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh M5.2 80 km
Jan 12, 2008 44 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 64 km
Dec 13, 2009 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.9 47 km
Jan 31, 2008 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 68 km
Feb 17, 2019 16 km WSW of Saiha, India M4.8 69 km
Jul 28, 2007 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.8 63 km
Nov 22, 1997 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.8 40 km
May 27, 1993 88 km S of Hakha, Myanmar M4.7 142 km
Jun 27, 2016 24 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.7 59 km
Aug 1, 2003 40 km W of Lunglei, India M4.7 73 km
Aug 5, 2009 19 km SW of Hakha, Myanmar M4.7 135 km
Nov 25, 1994 112 km SSE of Saiha, India M4.7 133 km
Nov 9, 2000 39 km NE of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.7 40 km
Jan 1, 2012 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India M4.6 147 km
Jul 21, 2005 27 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 4 165 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 170 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 1 281 km
2017 Mora Category 1 40 km
2010 Giri Category 4 257 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 190 km
2007 Akash Category 1 111 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 245 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 16 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 62 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 108 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 77 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 68 km
1992 Forrest Category 4 229 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 57 km
1988 Unnamed Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1762 NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL Earthquake 1.8 m 31 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 28.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 32.1 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 23.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 13.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in

Bāndarban has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (32.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Bāndarban

Institution Type Founded Website
Baro Aulia Degree College College

Schools in Bāndarban

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt Girls College
Bandarban Government Girls' High School
Bandarban Government High School
Al Faruque School
Collectorate School Bandarba
CHAINGYA GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL
SANGU HIGH SCHOOL
B. HAPPY LEARNING CENTER
DONBOSCO HIGH SCHOOL
BANDARBAN BUDDAH ANATHALOY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BALAGHATA BILKICH BEGUM HIGH SCHOOL
Balaghata Bilkich Begum High School
Bandarban Buddah Anathaloy Junior High School
Bandarban Govt. Ideal Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Bāndarban

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adhunagar Furniture Market
Amin super market, Chandanaish আমিন সুপার মার্কেট, চন্দনাইশ
Anu Fokirer Dokan
Bazalia Bazar
BON PUKOR BAZAR
Deodighi New Market
Gani Super Market গনী সুপার মার্কেট
Kalu Shil Super Market
Kerani Haat Fish & Vegetables Market কেরানীহাট ফিস এন্ড ভেজিটেবলস্র মার্কেট
Kutub Deor Gola
Ma Departmental Store and Cooling Corner মা ডিপার্টমেণ্টাল স্টোর এন্ড কুলিং কর্নার
Master Shopping Center (Burmese Market)
Master Shopping Center (Burmese Market)
MazerDokan
Mohammadpur Badamtol
Morfala Bazar
Munsef Bazar
Nabi Super Market নবী সুপার মার্কেট
Padua
Peyear Mohammad Market
Rawshan Hat Cattle Market রৌশনহাট গবাদি পশুর বাজার
Rowshan Hat রওশন হাট
South Madarsha Amtal
Vor Bazar ভোর বাজার
কেরাণীহাট
ছদাহা ফকির হাঁট
রাস্তার মাথা

Hotels in Bāndarban

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hill View
Hotel Hillton
Hotel Plaza
Osing Tong Resort

Restaurants in Bāndarban

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Amirabad
Hotel Zaman Biriyani House & Restaurant
Jafran Restaurant
Kong Rong Mundi Restaurent
Tohzah Restaurant

Cafes in Bāndarban

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Majer Para Circle

Cinemas in Bāndarban

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bandarban Cinema Hall

Clinics in Bāndarban

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kocchoptoli Community Clinic

Banks in Bāndarban

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrani Bank Limited
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited
Rupali Bank Ltd

Shopping Malls in Bāndarban

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pouro Shopping Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Bāndarban

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bāndarban

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shah Amanat International AirportCGPLarge Airport
Cox's Bazar AirportCXBMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bāndarban

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bandarban Central Mosque
Bazar Mashjid
Buddha Dhatu Jadi
Ram Jadi
Thana Masjid
Ujani Para Buddhist Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dhaka

Around Bāndarban

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 5
Banks 3
Hotels 4
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Bāndarban

1 places within 15 km

💧 Waterfalls (1)
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🇧🇩 About Bangladesh

Capital Dhaka
Population 161,356,039
Area 144,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,415,333,018
GDP per capita $2,551
HDI 0.670
Life expectancy 74.7 years
Internet users 44.5%
Urban population 32.2%
Currency BDT (Taka)
Languages Bengali
Calling code +880
TLD .bd
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Bangladesh

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Feb 21 International Mother Language Day শহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস
Mar 26 Independence and National Day স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস
Apr 14 Bengali New Year নববর্ষ
May 1 Labour Day মে দিবস
Aug 5 July Mass Uprising Day জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস
Dec 16 Victory Day বিজয় দিবস
Dec 25 Christmas Day বড়দিন

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bāndarban

What is the population of Bāndarban?

Bāndarban has a population of 495,272 residents and is located in Bangladesh. The population density is 1,680 people per square mile, spread across 294.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bāndarban?

Bāndarban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 124.7 inches.

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