Chandpur, Bangladesh
Chandpur is a city and district headquarter of Chandpur District in the division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1] It stands on the bank of the Meghna. The city is near the confluence of two of the Padma River and the Meghna River. Chandpur city was established in 1778.
Chandpur চাঁদপুর | |
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City and Municipality | |
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| Nickname(s): City of Ilish | |
| Country |  |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Chandpur District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Chandpur Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 159,021 |
| • Density | 7,200/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| National Dialing Code | +880 |
References
- "Chandpur Sadar Upazila". Banglapedia.
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