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Gopālganj, Bangladesh

Dhaka Division · Bangladesh

Gopālganj is a mid-size city in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh with a population of 51,346. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

51,346 Population 428/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
80.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dhaka Timezone

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About Gopālganj

Gopālganj

Rajoir is an upazila of Madaripur District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

People

Population51,346
Density428/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain80.3 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population51,346
Population Density428 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates23.2235°, 90.0604°
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Country🇧🇩 Bangladesh
State / ProvinceDhaka Division
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation80.3 inches (2,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gopālganj

Gopālganj is a mid-size city in Bangladesh (Dhaka Division) with a population of 51,346. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dhaka.

Climate in Gopālganj

Gopālganj has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2634 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.5°C / 64°F 8.4° / 27.4° 22.4
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 10° / 32.8° 42.9
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 15.8° / 38.1° 56.6
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 22.2° / 42° 99.7
May 29.8°C / 86°F 23.6° / 39.8° 343.3
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.1° / 33.9° 337.5
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 25.5° / 33.4° 383.6
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 25° / 33.2° 512.1
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 24.5° / 33.2° 388.2
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 20.1° / 32.3° 326.3
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 13.9° / 30.1° 84.7
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 8.8° / 27.2° 36.5
Gopālganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Bangladesh avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area120.1 sq mi (311.0 km²)
Population Density428/sq mi
Coordinates23.2235°N, 90.0604°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.3"
111% above Bangladesh avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 17, 2023.

Sep 10, 2010 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh M5.1 63 km
Dec 19, 2001 9 km SSW of Dhaka, Bangladesh M4.5 56 km
Mar 18, 2012 14 km ENE of Doh?r, Bangladesh M4.5 53 km
Jul 25, 2017 17 km NW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh M4.4 72 km
Jun 9, 2011 Bangladesh M4.4 59 km
Apr 16, 2001 16 km SSE of S?tkhira, Bangladesh M4.3 118 km
May 4, 2023 8 km WSW of Azimpur, Bangladesh M4.3 58 km
Aug 5, 2006 7 km NE of Far?dpur, Bangladesh M4.2 52 km
Sep 17, 2023 12 km W of Narsingdi, Bangladesh M4.2 96 km
Aug 27, 2011 25 km WNW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh M4.2 60 km
Feb 14, 2014 21 km W of Sirajganj, Bangladesh M4.2 145 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 141 km
May 3, 1992 15 km E of Nab?nagar, Bangladesh M4.2 132 km
Jul 8, 2013 0 km NW of R?n?r B?z?r, India M4.1 149 km
Aug 5, 1997 13 km ESE of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh M4.1 94 km
Aug 17, 2014 7 km NE of Barjala, India M4.1 146 km
Feb 12, 2011 12 km W of L?ksh?m, Bangladesh M4.1 96 km
Feb 25, 2020 25 km N of Sakhipur, Bangladesh M4.0 148 km
Jul 26, 2005 5 km WNW of Belonia, India M4.0 138 km
May 3, 2011 8 km NNW of Barjala, India M4.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Hamoon Category 2 274 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 103 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 148 km
2017 Mora Category 1 248 km
2009 Aila Category 1 263 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 82 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 225 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 191 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 141 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 298 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 209 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 19 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 5.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.6 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 13.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 15.2 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 13.4 in
September 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in

Gopālganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Gopālganj

Institution Type Founded Website
Jaynagar Year Ali Khan College College
Muksudpur Government College College
Polytechnic College College
Polytechnic College College

Schools in Gopālganj

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
K.J.S Pilot inst
Khalashi Kandi High School, Shibchar
Max Primary School, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
Samaddar Government Primary School, Samadar Bazar, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
Nararkandi Government School, Nararkandi, Dhaka - Barisal Hwy
Scholastic High School, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat
41 no. Machrong Government Primary School, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Shahid Sardar Shajahan Girls School and College, Dhaka - Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat
Srirampur Government Primary School, Popular High School and College, Tekerhat
Tekerhat Popular High School & College, High school, Dhaka - Barisal Highway, Tekerhat
Bagat primary school
Nanikhir High School
Monimohon Adarsha Full Gospel Church High School
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Radio Stations near Gopālganj

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Gopālganj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BABLATOLA BAZAR
Bamankanda Bazar
Bangla Bazar বাংলা বাজার
Bhadrason Bazar, Bhadrason bazar road, Shibchar
Bugmara Telam Bazar, Unnamed Road, Shibchar
Choudhury Haat Bazar, Shibchar
Club Mor
Dattapara Bazar
Dhali Market
Dhali Market
Fakir Kandi Bazaar, Naodoba, Butcher shop, Padma Brg Rd, Naodoba
Ghatakchar bazar, Ghatakacar Bus Stop, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Madaripur
Gournadi Bondor Market
Howladar Market, Shopping mall, Naodoba
Janjira Cantonment Market, Padma Brg Rd
Janjira Cantonment Market, Padma Brg Rd
Kanuria Bazar
Kasba Cattle Market
Kazir Har Paikari Kacha Bazar
Kazir Hat
Kazir Hat
Khan market, Unnamed Road, Naodoba
Kutubpur Bazar
Laukhola Bazar, Kawadi
Maligram Khalasi Market মালীগ্রাম খালাসী মার্কেট
Muksudpur Bazar (মুক্সুদপুর বাজার)
Naodoba Shariatpur Point, Shariatpur Road, Naodoba
Panchchar Market
Pukhuria Main Bazar
Pukuriya Bazar পুকুরিয়া বাজার
Pulia Bazar
RS-6 Bazar, Unnamed Road, Naodoba
RS-6 Bazar, Unnamed Road, Naodoba
Sattar Madbar Ghat Fish Market, Fish & chips restaurant, Ferry Ghat Rd, Naodoba
Shimultoli Bazar Shimultoli, Bazar, Sadarpur, Faridpur, Shibchar
Sonar Bangla Plaza
Surjo Nagar Bazar
Surjonagar Market সূর্য্যনগর বাজার
Torki Bazar
Udala Market, Unnamed Road, Naodoba
Udala Market, Unnamed Road, Naodoba
Wholesale food store
Win Bazar, Shariatpur Road, Shibchar
কাউলীবেড়া বাজার
কাদিরপুর বাজার
ডাঙ্গী বাজার Danggi bazar
পৌর সুপার মার্কেট
ভবুকদিয়া বাজার

Clinics in Gopālganj

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khalashi Kandi Committee Clinic, Khalashi kandi, Shibchar

Bus Stations in Gopālganj

10 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amgram Bridge Bus Station, Dhaka - Barisal Highway
Dignagor Bus Stop
Kamaldi Bus Stop, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
Kolabari Bus Stand, Bus ticket agency, Dhaka - Barisal Highway
Rajoir Bus Stop, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Rathkhola Bus Stand
Sadur Bridge Bus Stop, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
Samaddar Bridge Bus Station, Samaddar Bus Station, Madaripur
Somaddar Bazar Bus Stop, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
Tekerhat to Madaripur Bus Counter, Bus ticket agency, Dhaka - Barisal Hwy, Bhanga

Gas Stations in Gopālganj

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AB Filling Station, Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat
BD #1283603870

Banks in Gopālganj

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Janata Bank Limited, Dhaka - Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat
বাংলাদেশ কৃষি ব্যাংক

Stadiums & Teams in Gopālganj

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gopālganj

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hazrat Shahjalal International AirportDACLarge Airport
Barisal AirportBZLMedium Airport
Tejgaon AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gopālganj

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Char Dhurail Khalasikandi Post Office, Federal government office, Shibchar
Rajoir Post Office, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Vacant Sub-Post Office, Post office, Dhaka - Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat

Treatment Centers in Gopālganj

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Naodoba Rehabilitation RS 6, Unnamed Road, Zajira
বাখরের কাব্দি পুনর্বাসন কেন্দ্র

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gopālganj

32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Salam Jame Masjid, Dhaka-Barisal Highway, Tekerhat
Alamdastar Dakhin Para Jame Masjid, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Bagha Bari Jame Mosjid, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat
Baitul Falah Jame Masjid, Masterpara, Nilkhi, Nilokhi, Shibchar
Chairman Bari Jame Mosque, Shibchar
Darul Jannat Jame Masjid, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
East Swarmangal Bepari Bari Jame Masjid, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat
Fokir para Mosque
Ghoshalkandi Fakirbari Jame Masjid, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat
Ghotokchor Bazar Jam e Mosjid, Ghatakacar Bus Stop, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Madaripur
Haji bari jame mosque, Dhaka - Barisal Hwy
Jame Masjid West Para of Alamdasta, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Jamia Arabia Darul Uloom Rajoir Madrasa, Madrasha, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Kamaldi Jame Masjid, Kamaldi Bus Stop, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
Mach Rong Mosque, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Macharang Madhyapara Jame Masjid, Macharanj, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Mollakandi North Para Khan Bari Jame Masjid, Rajoir, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Mridha Bari Jame Masjid, Shibchar
Narar Kandi North Par Jame Masjid, Dhaka - Barisal Highway
Nayakandi Bajitpur East- Sri Sri Sarvajanin Durga Mandir, Hindu temple, Rajoir
Nayakandi Eidgah Ground Jame Masjid, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
Poschim Rajoir Puber Akon Bari Jame Moszid, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy, Rajoir
Raghdi Union Porishad Jame Mosjid, union road, Barisal Hwy, Tekerhat
Sanerpar Baitul Mamur Jame Masjid, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
South kandi jame mosque, Shibchar
South kandi jame mosque, Shibchar
Sri Sri Pranav Math, Bajitpur, Hindu temple, Bhanga - Barisal Hwy
Takerhat Bus Stand Jame Masjid, Dhaka - Barisal Highway, Takerhat
Takerhat Ghoshalkandi masjid, Tekerhat - Gopalganj Rd, Tekerhat
Tapar Kandi School Ground Jame Masjid
Taparkandi Dakshinpara Jame Masjid
Tekerhat Bus Stand Shahi Jame Mosque, Dhaka - Barisal Highway, Tekerhat

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dhaka
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Area
229.3 km² (88.5 mi²)
Founded
1914
Postal Code
7910
Website
rajoir.madaripur.gov.bd

🇧🇩 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 Gopālganj

What is the population of Gopālganj?

Gopālganj has a population of 51,346 residents and is located in Bangladesh. The population density is 428 people per square mile, spread across 120.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gopālganj?

Gopālganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.3 inches.

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