Chandpur
চাঁদপুর | |
|---|---|
City and Municipality | |
 | |
| Nickname: City of Ilish | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| 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 |
Chandpur is a city and district headquarter of Chandpur District in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh.[1][2] 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.
References
- ↑ "Chandpur Sadar Upazila". Banglapedia.
- ↑ "Chandpur District". www.chandpur.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
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