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Teknāf, Bangladesh

Chittagong · Bangladesh

Teknāf is a mid-size city in Chittagong, Bangladesh with a population of 40,557. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,557 Population 88/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
173.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dhaka Timezone

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About Teknāf

Teknāf

Teknaf is a municipality of Teknaf Upazila of Cox's Bazar District in south-eastern Bangladesh. It forms the southernmost point in mainland Bangladesh.

People

Population40,557
Density88/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain173.5 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population40,557
Population Density88 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates20.8583°, 92.2977°
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Country🇧🇩 Bangladesh
State / ProvinceChittagong
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation173.5 inches (4,406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Teknāf

Teknāf is a mid-size city in Bangladesh (Chittagong) with a population of 40,557. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 173.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dhaka.

Climate in Teknāf

Teknāf has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (18.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 5659 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 11° / 27° 13.0
Feb 21°C / 70°F 11.6° / 31.8° 14.7
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 16.3° / 36.2° 41.7
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 21.7° / 36.5° 108.9
May 28.2°C / 83°F 23.3° / 35.3° 487.7
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 25° / 32° 946.5
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24.9° / 31.7° 1,260.1
Aug 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 31.3° 1,214.5
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 24.5° / 31.5° 872.3
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 22.1° / 30.6° 550.3
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 16.6° / 29.4° 126.2
Dec 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.4° 23.6
Teknāf has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 173.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Bangladesh avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area460.4 sq mi (1,192.4 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates20.8583°N, 92.2977°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.5"
356% above Bangladesh avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 47.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 20, 2024.

Nov 13, 2000 88 km S of Saiha, India M5.5 112 km
Jul 8, 1992 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 146 km
Jul 22, 1999 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh M5.2 87 km
Oct 16, 2002 132 km NNE of Sittwe, Myanmar M5.1 133 km
Oct 19, 2001 122 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 143 km
Jan 23, 2020 70 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.9 125 km
May 30, 2006 46 km WSW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh M4.9 46 km
Dec 13, 2009 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.9 136 km
Nov 22, 1997 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.8 147 km
Mar 26, 2019 81 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.7 118 km
Jun 23, 2006 48 km WNW of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.7 57 km
Nov 25, 1994 112 km SSE of Saiha, India M4.7 124 km
May 17, 2011 128 km SW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh M4.7 129 km
Dec 13, 2009 26 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh M4.6 137 km
Jul 17, 2017 117 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.6 133 km
Jan 3, 2000 45 km SSW of Saiha, India M4.6 150 km
Nov 15, 1991 36 km ENE of Tekn?f, Bangladesh M4.6 36 km
Jan 12, 2024 105 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.5 145 km
May 11, 2023 94 km S of Saiha, India M4.5 124 km
Jul 4, 2023 112 km ENE of Teknāf, Bangladesh M4.4 113 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 5 81 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 115 km
2017 Mora Category 1 44 km
2010 Giri Category 4 151 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 268 km
2007 Akash Category 1 43 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 96 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 125 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 114 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 202 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 83 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 27 km
1992 Forrest Category 4 84 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 296 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 140 km
1981 Unnamed Category 1 217 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 - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 11.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 39.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 47.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 38.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 18.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in

Teknāf has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 173.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (47.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Teknāf

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Teknaf Rifles Public School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Teknāf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Azizia electronic & engineering market
M/S Aklima General Store
Myo Ma Market
Noapara Bazar (নোয়াপাড়া বাজার)

Restaurants in Teknāf

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Rofique Hotel

Bus Stations in Teknāf

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BD #5121901802

Gas Stations in Teknāf

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BD #720847757

Banks in Teknāf

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Asia Limited

Shopping Malls in Teknāf

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monjur Cloth Store

Airports Near Teknāf

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cox's Bazar AirportCXBMedium Airport
Sittwe AirportAKYMedium Airport
Seinzan (Paletwa) Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Teknāf

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Jamia Al-Farukia Madrasah
Lafar Ghona Jame Mosjid
Noya Para Jame Masjid

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 Teknāf

What is the population of Teknāf?

Teknāf has a population of 40,557 residents and is located in Bangladesh. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 460.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Teknāf?

Teknāf has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 173.5 inches.

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