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Lākshām, Bangladesh

Chittagong · Bangladesh

Lākshām is a mid-size city in Chittagong, Bangladesh with a population of 82,290. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

82,290 Population 703/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
95.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dhaka Timezone

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About Lākshām

Lākshām



Laksam is a city in eastern Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Laksam Upazila of Comilla District. It is situated on the banks of the Dakatia River.

People

Population82,290
Density703/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain95.8 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population82,290
Population Density703 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates23.2402°, 91.1214°
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Country🇧🇩 Bangladesh
State / ProvinceChittagong
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation95.8 inches (2,432 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lākshām

Lākshām is a mid-size city in Bangladesh (Chittagong) with a population of 82,290. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dhaka.

Climate in Lākshām

Lākshām has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 3423 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 8.2° / 26.2° 26.1
Feb 19.7°C / 68°F 8.9° / 29.5° 30.8
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 14.3° / 34.2° 71.3
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 21° / 36.6° 109.7
May 28.9°C / 84°F 22.8° / 36.4° 384.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 24.9° / 33.4° 552.1
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.4° / 33.1° 620.2
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.6° 710.7
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 24.3° / 33.6° 475.6
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.8° 327.1
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 14.4° / 30.2° 83.3
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 9.7° / 27.4° 32.2
Lākshām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Bangladesh avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area117.0 sq mi (303.1 km²)
Population Density703/sq mi
Coordinates23.2402°N, 91.1214°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.8"
152% above Bangladesh avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2025.

Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 126 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 129 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 133 km
Sep 10, 2010 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh M5.1 52 km
Jan 31, 2008 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 141 km
Nov 8, 2017 28 km N of Agartala, India M4.9 96 km
Jan 12, 2008 44 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 135 km
Jul 28, 2007 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.8 128 km
Jun 27, 2016 24 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.7 113 km
Aug 1, 2003 40 km W of Lunglei, India M4.7 134 km
Jan 1, 2012 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India M4.6 77 km
Jul 21, 2005 27 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.6 111 km
Dec 19, 2001 9 km SSW of Dhaka, Bangladesh M4.5 88 km
May 5, 2002 Bangladesh M4.5 104 km
Mar 18, 2012 14 km ENE of Doh?r, Bangladesh M4.5 100 km
Nov 25, 2012 9 km N of Udaipur, India M4.5 56 km
May 28, 1992 10 km NNE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.5 92 km
Jul 27, 2003 39 km W of Lunglei, India M4.4 134 km
Jul 25, 2017 17 km NW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh M4.4 42 km
Jun 23, 2011 13 km ENE of R?n?r B?z?r, India M4.4 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Hamoon Category 2 249 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 208 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 216 km
2017 Mora Category 1 174 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 44 km
2007 Akash Category 1 248 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 162 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 100 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 57 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 237 km
1994 Unnamed Category 3 229 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 117 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 11.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 17.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 20.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 17.7 in
September 83°F (28°C) 10.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest

Lākshām has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Lākshām

Institution Type Founded Website
Meher Degree College College
Monohorganj Govt. High School College
Norhoripur Fazil Degree Madrasha College
Shah Sharif Degree College College 1994
চিতোষী ডিগ্রি কলেজ College

Schools in Lākshām

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bagmara High School
Bizra School Field
Vauksar Primary School
Narayanpur O.S Dakhil Madrasah
উত্তর হাওলা উচ্চ বিদ্যালয় এবং কলেজ
Uttarda High School
Shikchail Government Primary School
Khila Aziz Ullah High School
Torab Ali High School
Moishatua Government Primary School
বামন্ডা সরকারি প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়
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Radio Stations near Lākshām

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lākshām

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mainamati Museum
Shalbon Vihara

Farmers Markets in Lākshām

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aarong
Aganogor Bazar
Aiub ali super market
Amin Market আমিন বাজার
Amratoli Bazar
Amtali Bazar
Ashirpar Bazar
Bachair Bazar
Badsha Miar Bazar
Badsha Miar Bazar
Bagmara Bazar
Bamisha Bazer
Bamisha Bazer
Banashua Bazar
Banashua Bazar
Bangla Bazar
Bangodda Bazar
Bangodda Bazar
Bara Keshtala Bazar
Bashpur Bazar
Bashtola
Bataichori Bazar
Bataichori Natun Bazar
Bataichori Puraton Bazar
Beltali Bazar
Beltali Bazar
Beltoli Bazar
Binatola Bazar
Bosontopur Bazar / বসন্তপুর বাজার
Bot Tola Bazar
Cantonment Board Market
Chatkhil
Chatkhil Bazar
Chitoshi Bazar
Chondimura Bazar
Dhoneswor Bazar
Digholgao Bazar
Dimdul Bazar
Dolta Bazar
Duavanga Bazar
Easin Hajir Bazar
Eastern Yakub Plaza
Eastern Yakub Plaza
Ekbaria Bazar
Fulgao Bazar
Gangra Daily Market গাংরা দৈনিক বাজার
Habib Shorder Market
Habib Shorder Market
HARI SHORDER BAZAR
HARI SHORDER BAZAR
Haripur
Hatpukuria Bazar
Kalitola
Khila Bazar
Komolpur Bazar
Komolpur Bazar
LAKSHMANPUR BAZAR
Lalchandpur Bazar
Laxmanpur Bazar
Loipura Gorur Hat
Loipura Gorur Hat
Mainamati Sena Kalyan Market
Mainamati Sena Kalyan Market
Mamta Jewellers
Mamta Jewellers
Mohammad Ali Bazar মোহাম্মদ আলী বাজার
Monohorganj Bazar
Muguji bazar
Munshirhat Bazar
Munshirhat Bazar
Nangolkot Bazar
Nazira Bazar
Nazira Bazar
New Market
New Market
Nimsar Bazar
Norhoripur Bazar
Omarganj Bazar
Omarganj Bazar
Rampur
Ranir Bazar
Ranir Bazar
Santir Hat
Shahapur
Sonaimuri Bazar
Sreeyang Bazar
Suagazi Gorur Hat
Suagazi Market
Sultanpur
Town Hall Super Market
Town Hall Super Market
Tuguria Bazar
Vaukshar Bazar
Vholain Bazar
Vholain Bazar
ইছাপুরা বাজার
কাশিপুর বাজার
ঠাকুর বাজার
ঠাকুর বাজার
ডাটরা বাজার
তুলাতলী বাজার
মরিয়ম এন্টারপ্রাইজ

Hotels in Lākshām

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soner Bangla Hotel

Restaurants in Lākshām

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nabab's Dine

Cinemas in Lākshām

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palash Cinema Hall
Pulok Cinema পুলক সিনেমা

Monuments in Lākshām

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bara Keshtola High School Shaheed Minar

Castles in Lākshām

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mozammal Hoque Villa

Clinics in Lākshām

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shreehashy Community Clinic
মৈশাতুয়া কমিউনিটি ক্লিনিক
মৈশাতুয়া কমিউনিটি ক্লিনিক

Train Stations in Lākshām

9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alishwar Railway Station
Bipulashar Station
Chitoshi
Hasanpur
Khila Train Station
Laksham Junction
Nangolkot
Natherpetua Train Station
Natherpetua Train Station

Bus Stations in Lākshām

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laksham Bus terminal

Gas Stations in Lākshām

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZOOM LPG Autogas & Fuel Filling Station
ZOOM LPG Autogas & Fuel Filling Station

Banks in Lākshām

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangladesh Krishi Bank
EXIM Bank
Grameen Bank
IFIC Bank Ltd.
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited
Rupali Bank
Sonali Bank

Shopping Malls in Lākshām

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mokrom Ali Market Shopping Mall
Mozammal Hoque Market

Stadiums & Teams in Lākshām

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lākshām

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hazrat Shahjalal International AirportDACLarge Airport
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram AirportIXAMedium Airport
Comilla AirportCLASmall Airport
Noakhali AirportSmall Airport
Tejgaon AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lākshām

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Monohorgonj Post Office
Monohorgonj Post Office
Payalgacha Post Office

Treatment Centers in Lākshām

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
কুমিল্লা ইসলামিয়া হসপিটাল Cumilla Islamia Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lākshām

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bachair Bazar Jame Masjid
Bara Keshtala Bazar Central Jame Masjid
Bara Keshtala Eidgah
Bara Keshtala Gainbari Jame Masjid
Bara Keshtala Pathanbari Jame Masjid
Bara Keshtala South Mollabari Jame Masjid
Bara Keshtola Barabari Jame Masjid
Bara Keshtola Talukdarbari Jame Masjid
Bara Keshtola Talukdarbari Jame Masjid
Bodorshah Mazar Sharif Jame Masjid
Gondamara Mosque
Haria Hossainpur Jame Masjid
Jalalia Darbar Sharif Jame Masjid
Kaksar Mosjid
Nawab Faizunnesa Jame Masjid
গোসাই মন্দির
নুরানী মাদ্রাসা জামে মসজিদ
পূর্ব পাড়া জামে মসজিদ
বেপারী বাড়ি জামে মসজিদ
ভাকড্যা ঈদগাহ ময়দান
ভাকড্যা বাইন্নাপাড়া জামে মসজিদ
ভাকড্যা বাইন্নাপাড়া জামে মসজিদ
ভূইয়ার বাড়ি জামে মসজিদ
মন্দির
মামিশ্বর বাইতুন নূর কেন্দ্রীয় জামে মসজিদ

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dhaka

Around Lākshām

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Lākshām

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Mozammal Hoque Villa

🇧🇩 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 Lākshām

What is the population of Lākshām?

Lākshām has a population of 82,290 residents and is located in Bangladesh. The population density is 703 people per square mile, spread across 117.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lākshām?

Lākshām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 95.8 inches.

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