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Khagrachhari, Bangladesh

Chittagong · Bangladesh

Khagrachhari is a mid-size city in Chittagong, Bangladesh with a population of 50,364. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

50,364 Population 172/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dhaka Timezone

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About Khagrachhari

Khagrachhari



Khagrachhari is a city in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of southeastern Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Khagrachhari District.

People

Population50,364
Density172/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.2 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population50,364
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates23.1079°, 91.9701°
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Country🇧🇩 Bangladesh
State / ProvinceChittagong
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation97.2 inches (2,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Khagrachhari

Khagrachhari is a mid-size city in Bangladesh (Chittagong) with a population of 50,364. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dhaka.

Climate in Khagrachhari

Khagrachhari has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3433 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.9°C / 62°F 8.3° / 27.4° 26.1
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 8.7° / 30.9° 29.8
Mar 24.4°C / 76°F 13.3° / 35.9° 71.4
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 19.5° / 38.5° 108.8
May 28.5°C / 83°F 21.9° / 38° 383.7
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 36.4° 556.3
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 24° / 36.1° 631.8
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 23.9° / 36.6° 714.5
Sep 28°C / 82°F 23.3° / 37.1° 474.4
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 20.2° / 35.2° 322.4
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 14.1° / 32.3° 81.6
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 10° / 28.8° 32.1
Khagrachhari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Bangladesh avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area292.9 sq mi (758.7 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates23.1079°N, 91.9701°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.2"
156% above Bangladesh avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 21.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 21, 1997 42 km SW of Saiha, India M6.1 125 km
Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 101 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 45 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.6 135 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 50 km
Jul 31, 1997 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India M5.3 149 km
Nov 15, 1990 13 km S of Darlawn, India M5.2 132 km
Sep 10, 2010 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh M5.1 139 km
Jul 17, 2020 25 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.1 137 km
Nov 8, 2017 28 km N of Agartala, India M4.9 130 km
Dec 13, 2009 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.9 124 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km ESE of Darlawn, India M4.9 147 km
Jan 31, 2008 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 57 km
Jan 12, 2008 44 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 54 km
Sep 21, 1992 2 km ENE of Khawhai, India M4.8 124 km
Jul 28, 2007 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.8 48 km
Jun 24, 2020 23 km ENE of North Vanlaiphai, India M4.8 135 km
Feb 17, 2019 16 km WSW of Saiha, India M4.8 119 km
Nov 22, 1997 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.8 125 km
Jul 5, 2020 24 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 3 246 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 248 km
2020 Amphan Category 1 296 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 2 282 km
2017 Mora Category 1 134 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 127 km
2007 Akash Category 1 213 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 113 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 35 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 25 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 180 km
1994 Unnamed Category 3 154 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 47 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 213 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 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 21.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 19.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 17.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Khagrachhari has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (21.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Khagrachhari

Institution Type Founded Website
Dighinala Degree College College
Khagrachari Government College College
Khagrachari Govt. Mohila College College
Ramgarh Government Degree College College
Shijak College College
খাগড়াছড়ি সরকারি কলেজ College

Schools in Khagrachhari

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Natunkuri Cantonment High School
Thakur Chara High School
Khagra Chari Municipal Model High School
Pankhaiya Para High School
Pankhaiya Para High School
Khagrachari Collegeiate High School
Khagrachari Police Lines School
Natun Kuri Cantonment High School
Shishu Kalyan Shangha Residential Junior High School
Tewfa Ideal School
Natun Kuri Cantonment High School
Khagrachari Govt. High School
Perachara Hgih School
Gasban High School
Millenium. Bhaibon Chara High Schoo
Millenium. Bhaibon Chara High Schoo
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Farmers Markets in Khagrachhari

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hazistore
Local Bazar স্থানীয় বাজার
Magic Computer, Shanirvar Bazar
Matiranga Bazar মাটিরাঙ্গা বাজার
Sanirvar Bazar
ভাইবোন ছড়া বাজার

Hotels in Khagrachhari

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

entrance of ken public cha Dolan
Khagrachari Parjatan Motel খাগড়াছড়ি পর্যটন মোটেল
Sa & Ja Banglo
Shoilo Shobarna Hotel শৈল সুবর্ণা
Zinnat Boarding জিন্নাত বোর্ডিং

Restaurants in Khagrachhari

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fodang Thang
Ismail Vai Hotel & Restaurant / রেস্টুরেন্ট
Tong Resturent And Convention Center

Cafes in Khagrachhari

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Montana hotel and kabab ghor
Zoom Ghor Restaurant, Kharachhari

Bus Stations in Khagrachhari

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khagrachhari Bus Terminal
Mohalchari Bus Station

Shopping Malls in Khagrachhari

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dhiginal Bazar

Stadiums & Teams in Khagrachhari

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Airports Near Khagrachhari

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lengpui AirportAJLMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khagrachhari

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alutila Buddhist Pagoda,Khagrachari
Aparajita Buddhist Pagoda,Khagrachari অপরাজিতা বৌদ্ধ প্যাগোডা, খাগড়াছড়ি
Geeta Ashram, Khagrachhari গীতা আশ্রম, খাগড়াছড়ি
Janabal Buddhist Pagoda,Mahajanpara,Khagrachari
Khagrachhari Cantonment Jame Masjid খাগড়াছড়ি ক্যান্টনমেন্ট জামে মসজিদ
Khagrachhari Gauchiya Mosque
Khejur Bagan Jame Masjid
Lokonath Mondir, Khagrachhari
Police Line Jam-e Mosque পুলিশ লাইন জামে মসজিদ
Ramakrishna Mission
Shanti Nagar Mosque শান্তি নগর মসজিদ
Shasna Rakkhita Buddhist Monestary
Sri Sri Laxmi Narayan Temple শ্রী শ্রী লক্ষ্মী নারায়ণ মন্দির
Tapoban Ashram, Khagrachhari
Yaungda buddha bihar

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dhaka

Things to See Near Khagrachhari

2 places within 15 km

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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 Khagrachhari

What is the population of Khagrachhari?

Khagrachhari has a population of 50,364 residents and is located in Bangladesh. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 292.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khagrachhari?

Khagrachhari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 97.2 inches.

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