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Sandwīp, Bangladesh

Chittagong · Bangladesh

Sandwīp is a mid-size city in Chittagong, Bangladesh with a population of 52,152. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

52,152 Population 140/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
113.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dhaka Timezone

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About Sandwīp

Сандвип — город на юго-востоке Бангладеш, административный центр одноимённого подокруга. Город расположен на одноимённом острове в Бенгальском заливе. Площадь города равна 23,12 км². По данным переписи 2001 года, в городе проживало 41 488 человек, из которых мужчины составляли 47,48 %, женщины — соответственно 52,52 %. Плотность населения равнялась 1794 чел. на 1 км². Уровень грамотности населения составлял 40,4 %.

People

Population52,152
Density140/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain113.9 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population52,152
Population Density140 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates22.5141°, 91.4549°
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Country🇧🇩 Bangladesh
State / ProvinceChittagong
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation113.9 inches (2,893 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sandwīp

Sandwīp is a mid-size city in Bangladesh (Chittagong) with a population of 52,152. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dhaka.

Climate in Sandwīp

Sandwīp has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 4071 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.4° / 24.8° 23.3
Feb 21.5°C / 71°F 13.7° / 27.9° 34.5
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 19.2° / 32.1° 60.4
Apr 28.9°C / 84°F 24.9° / 33.6° 105.9
May 29.5°C / 85°F 26.2° / 33.4° 401.5
Jun 29.1°C / 84°F 27.2° / 31.2° 660.7
Jul 29°C / 84°F 27.4° / 31.1° 827.8
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 26.9° / 31.8° 859.1
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 26.9° / 32° 573.4
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 24.1° / 31.1° 382.1
Nov 25°C / 77°F 19.9° / 29.3° 110.7
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 15.3° / 26.7° 31.8
Sandwīp has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Bangladesh avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area372.1 sq mi (963.6 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates22.5141°N, 91.4549°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.9"
200% above Bangladesh avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 27.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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 M6.1 133 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 95 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 98 km
Jul 22, 1999 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh M5.2 117 km
Sep 10, 2010 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh M5.1 129 km
Jan 31, 2008 36 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 102 km
Jan 12, 2008 44 km WSW of Lunglei, India M4.9 94 km
Dec 13, 2009 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.9 69 km
Jul 28, 2007 42 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.8 87 km
Nov 22, 1997 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.8 125 km
Feb 17, 2019 16 km WSW of Saiha, India M4.8 144 km
Jun 27, 2016 24 km NE of Raoj?n, Bangladesh M4.7 66 km
Nov 9, 2000 39 km NE of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.7 104 km
Aug 1, 2003 40 km W of Lunglei, India M4.7 99 km
Jul 21, 2005 27 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.6 86 km
Jan 3, 2000 45 km SSW of Saiha, India M4.6 142 km
Dec 13, 2009 26 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.6 68 km
Jan 1, 2012 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India M4.6 113 km
May 28, 1992 10 km NNE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M4.5 95 km
May 5, 2002 Bangladesh M4.5 41 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 4 247 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 170 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 265 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 2 209 km
2017 Mora Category 1 88 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 108 km
2007 Akash Category 1 161 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 293 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 81 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 37 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 32 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 156 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 149 km
1992 Forrest Category 3 282 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 59 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 182 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 - 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 22.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 27.4 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 22.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 12.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest

Sandwīp has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 113.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (27.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Sandwīp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bashbaria Bazar, Dhaka - Chittagong Hwy, Banshbaria, Chattogram
Bhuiyan Market, Dhaka - Chittagong Hwy, Barabkunda, Chittagong
Choto Kumira Market, Dhaka - Chittagong Hwy, Kumira, Chittagong
Chotokumira Bazar, Choto kumira, Chattogram
Chowdhury market, Banshbaria, Chattogram
Jamal Market
Jamal Market, Bazar, DT Road, north side of, Banshbaria, Chattogram
Jasim Market, Ship Ghat Road, Kumira, Chattogram
Khaja Ajmir Market
Ma Complex, Dhaka - Chittagong Hwy, Banshbaria, Chattogram
Mama Nephew Market, Bara Kumira Ferryghat Road, Kumira, Chattogram
Mofizur Rahman Bhunya Market, Dhaka - Chittagong Hwy, Barabkunda, Chittagong
Muktijoddha Shafi Market, Dhaka - Chittagong Hwy, Kumira, Chattogram
চারালকান্দি (Charalkandi)
হক মার্কেট

Airports Near Sandwīp

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shah Amanat International AirportCGPLarge Airport
Noakhali Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandwīp

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdul Aziz Jame Mosque
Baitul Aman Jame Mosque
Bauria Mohammadia Jame Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dhaka

🇧🇩 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 Sandwīp

What is the population of Sandwīp?

Sandwīp has a population of 52,152 residents and is located in Bangladesh. The population density is 140 people per square mile, spread across 372.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sandwīp?

Sandwīp has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 113.9 inches.

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