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Baniachang, Bangladesh

Sylhet Division · Bangladesh

Baniachang is a mid-size city in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh with a population of 37,807. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

37,807 Population 138/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
111.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dhaka Timezone

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About Baniachang

Баниачанг — город на востоке Бангладеш, административный центр одноимённого подокруга. Площадь города равна 3,06 км². По данным переписи 2001 года, в городе проживало 21 111 человек, из которых мужчины составляли 50,75 %, женщины — соответственно 49,25 %. Уровень грамотности взрослого населения составлял 25,3 %. В прошлом Баниачанг был столицей древнеиндийского царства Силхет.

People

Population37,807
Density138/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain111.1 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population37,807
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates24.5186°, 91.3579°
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Country🇧🇩 Bangladesh
State / ProvinceSylhet Division
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation111.1 inches (2,822 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baniachang

Baniachang is a mid-size city in Bangladesh (Sylhet Division) with a population of 37,807. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dhaka.

Climate in Baniachang

Baniachang has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3890 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 8.7° / 27.2° 13.3
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 9.7° / 31.9° 31.6
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 14.1° / 36.7° 91.0
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 20.6° / 38.5° 231.8
May 28.6°C / 83°F 22.3° / 36.7° 603.9
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 24.6° / 33.6° 849.3
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 25.1° / 33.9° 652.9
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 24.7° / 34° 556.6
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 34.5° 429.0
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.5° 379.0
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 13.7° / 29.8° 29.3
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 10° / 27.2° 22.2
Baniachang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Bangladesh avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area273.7 sq mi (708.9 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates24.5186°N, 91.3579°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.1"
192% above Bangladesh avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 22.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2025.

May 8, 1997 11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India M6.0 99 km
Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 87 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 130 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 104 km
Mar 2, 2013 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India M5.2 89 km
Sep 10, 2010 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh M5.1 143 km
Feb 25, 1992 38 km NNW of Kar?mganj, India M5.0 115 km
Jun 16, 2023 India-Bangladesh border region M5.0 71 km
Feb 15, 2005 9 km W of L?la, India M5.0 118 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 106 km
Nov 8, 2017 28 km N of Agartala, India M4.9 48 km
Oct 14, 2002 19 km SE of Jahedpur, Bangladesh M4.9 46 km
Feb 2, 1991 3 km NE of Nongstoin, India M4.9 114 km
Aug 6, 1997 31 km ENE of Shillong, India M4.9 149 km
Sep 9, 2023 19 km ENE of Lāla, India M4.8 145 km
Sep 2, 1991 19 km NNE of Kishorganj, Bangladesh M4.7 54 km
Jul 24, 1994 17 km NNE of Badarpur, India M4.7 141 km
Aug 22, 1991 34 km W of Chh?tak, Bangladesh M4.7 57 km
Aug 12, 2001 6 km WNW of Dharmanagar, India M4.6 77 km
Jan 1, 2012 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 256 km
2017 Mora Category 1 299 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 127 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 279 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 175 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 133 km
1991 Unnamed Category 4 200 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 16.5 in
June 83°F (28°C) 22.1 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 18.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 16.5 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 13.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
November 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest

Baniachang has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 111.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (22.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Baniachang

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Am Bagan Junior School
Akata High School
Janata High School Kagapasha
Nowaghar Govt. Primary School
Jalsukha K. G. P. High School
Shibpasha High School
Paschimbhag High School
Baniyachong Adarsha High School
Maharatnapara Sesdp Model High School
Medhabikash High School
Baniachang Govt. Girls High School
কাগাপাশা সরকারী প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়
Dr. Ilias Academy
B G M High School
Haldarpur Govt. Primary School
Hazrat Shah Jalal R High School
Muradpur Sesdp Model High School
Mondary Sesdp Model High School
Ratna High School
খাগাউরা এড়ালিয়া ইসলামিয়া সুন্নিয়া দাখিল মাদ্রাসা
রাজপাড়া খুড়ানগর সরকারী প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়
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Museums in Baniachang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
M A Rob (Biruttam) Library and Memorial Museum
বানিয়াচং রাজবাড়ী

Farmers Markets in Baniachang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balikhal Bazar
Boro Bazar
Dubaoi Bazar
Fatehpur Bazar
Mudarpur Bazar
Notun Bazar
Sayestanogor Kacha Bazar
Snanghat Bazar
South Dubai Bazar
আদর্শ বাজার
আলীগঞ্জ বাজার
কাগাপাশা বাজার
খাগাউরা বাজার
পুকরা বাজার

Monuments in Baniachang

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

শহীদ মিনার

Stadiums & Teams in Baniachang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Baniachang

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Osmany International AirportZYLLarge Airport
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram AirportIXAMedium Airport
Kailashahar AirportIXHMedium Airport
Kamalpur AirportIXQSmall Airport
Khowai AirportIXNSmall Airport
Shamshernagar AirportZHMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baniachang

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baniachong Shahi Eidgah
Bibir Muqam Masjid
Rajbari Jame Masjid
কাগাপাশা জামে মসজিদ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dhaka
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)

🇧🇩 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 Baniachang

What is the population of Baniachang?

Baniachang has a population of 37,807 residents and is located in Bangladesh. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 273.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baniachang?

Baniachang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.1 inches.

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