Chandpur, Bangladesh

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Chandpur
চাঁদপুর
City and Municipality
Chandpur city.jpg
Nickname(s): 
City of Ilish
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong Division
DistrictChandpur District
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyChandpur Municipal Corporation
Area
 • Total22 km2 (8 sq mi)
Population
 • Total159,021
 • Density7,200/km2 (19,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
National Dialing Code+880

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.

References[]

  1. ^ "Chandpur Sadar Upazila". Banglapedia.
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